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Gerald Crawford:The Secretly Rich Man Novel (Invisible or Poorest) Chapter 531

“Gerald?”

XellaJaquin and Waylon Letts were both startled.

The entire marketing department was confused.

“Alright, I’m coming!”

Gerald shouted back.

“Gerald, you…you…you are Mr. Crawford?” Xella stuttered. She was clearly in shock.

Though Cindy’s mom joked around once, saying how Gerald could actually be Mr. Crawford from Mayberry the last time they had dinner at their place.

Xella was just flabbergasted back then when she heard of the joke.

But when she gave it a second thought, she was quite close to Gerald, so how could he be the super-rich Mr. Crawford?

But then, just a moment ago, when Mr. Lyle had called out his name, Xella’s mind completely went blank.

Gosh, could Gerald be Mr. Crawford?!

Gerald turned to Xella and nodded, “Yep!”

He then left as the crowd stared at him in astonishment.

Waylon, initially brought in by Xella to visit her father, was dumbfounded as he fumbled around for a chair to sit.

“F*ck! Gerald is a rich heir, and he’s our CEO! No wonder he had so many tickets! Just like what I told you, Gerald had a sophisticated identity, but… oh my god, never would I have thought that he’s our chairman!”

The moment Gerald had left, the entire marketing department went crazy!

“Luckily, we didn’t offend the chairman!” Some girls were both relieved and scared.

In short, the entire atmosphere was just in a frenzy.

Everyone was way too overwhelmed and shocked.

Regarding Stuart’s matter, the problem was handled with ease.

At that moment, they did not only confess what they had done but also exposed several other department managers who were previously not mentioned.

Most of the culprits were residents from Serene County, Mayberry.

The outcome was simple. They were all handed over to the police.

When they were being arrested, Ava threw Gerald a pitiful gaze, pleading for his help, but he turned a blind eye.

He had already given her a chance before.

Since she played the emotion card to deceive him, Gerald was not going to fall for it again!

Eventually, the matter had come to an end.

“Mr. Crawford, your birthday is in four days; any plans? Your dad gave me a call and told me it’s your first birthday since the end of your poverty-stricken life, so let’s celebrate and have a good time, shall we!” Mr. Lyle smiled excitedly.

“What else is there to plan? I’d usually celebrate my birthday with Mr. and Mrs. Winters, and this year is no exception. I’ll still go back to my hometown, but this time around, all of you are free to tag along! With more than twenty people, it’s going to be a blast, hehe!”

Gerald returned a bright smile.

Other than Xeno, who had been a good friend to Gerald since he was a kid, Gerald did not have many close friends.

After all, if you had no money or influence, who would want to play with a poor loser like you?

Hence why Gerald did not invite that many to his birthday party.

Those that he planned on inviting were Zack Lyle and Michael Zeke, probably Aiden Baker, Elena Larson, Xeno Lane, and Sienna.

He mingled well and had fun with those people, so he figured their company would be alright.

Gerald was not willing to make it too public.

After that, Gerald packed up his things as he prepared to go to town.

Michael, on the other hand, looked pale.

Zack had already noticed it, so he asked, “Michael, is there something you haven’t told Gerald?”

Michael scratched his head, anxiously, “I kinda told everyone that Mr. Crawford’s birthday is in four days. But he said to keep it low-key?”

“What?! You leaked that information out?” Zack froze, stunned.

At five in the afternoon, Gerald took a cab and headed back to town.

Gerald could now head back freely without causing any trouble. It was not a problem for the fleet to send him off.

However, the fact that he was Mr. Crawford was still unclear to Mr. Winters and his family.

If he returned like this, it would be too much extravagance, and Gerald did not like this feeling.

The next thing on the list for Gerald was to come clean with Mr. Winters and his family regarding the hospital bill settlement and his identity. After all, there was nothing for him to hide from the old couple.

While on his way back to his hometown, Gerald felt it was better to keep a low profile.

Seeing the roads being paved along the road, Gerald knew that his town would soon undergo some significant development.

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“Young man, is your house in this town?”

The driver was a middle-aged man. He asked warmly and flashed a smile.

Gerald nodded.

“Well, congrats, kiddo, your town is about to undergo quite a significant development, and no piece of land here will be left unattended! Not only will they provide housing fees, but also demolition fees and many job opportunities too! You look like a college student, so when you’re back home, you should make good use of this opportunity!”

“Yeah, that would be nice!”

As they chatted along the way, they eventually arrived at Gerald’s hometown.

It was a town, but Gerald’s home was in a small village in the middle of the city—a town village.

There were many families in the village that run mills. They ran businesses like milling flour and such.

Back then, the best part about the village was the fantastic fragrance of freshly milled flour in the air.

But this trip back to his village, it was apparent that the fragrance of milled flour which Gerald missed was significantly lesser now.

“Woohoo, the college student is back!”

“Why didn’t you bring your girlfriend back?”

“Gerald, have you found a job? I’m sure such a bright college student like you can find a good job, right?”

As soon as he entered the village, the villagers flocked around him and started questioning.

“Not yet!”

Gerald smiled.

“Hmph, then you went to college for nothing? It’s no different than the others who dropped out of school early to work!” A woman taunted with disdain.

The village folks’ words were dreadful and judgemental, but Gerald did not bother much.

Instead, he turned away from their remarks and finally reached the door of his home.

When he took out his keys to unlock the door, he realized that the door lock was changed some time ago, and he could not open it.

“What’s the matter?”

Gerald wondered for a moment.

“Oh, Gerald, you’re back!” A woman came out of the house next to Mr. Winters’s. She was Mr. Winters’s second daughter-in-law, Sandrilla Sutton.

She approached Gerald while munching on some peanuts.

“Sandrilla, how come the house locks were changed?”

Gerald asked as he smiled wryly.

He had met Sandrilla before back when they were at the hospital.

She was very greedy for money and would take advantage of every situation, and she did not like losses.

“Oh, I changed it; what’s wrong?”

“Then what about the keys to my house?” Gerald asked.

“Huh, what do you mean by your house? Gerald, do you even know who this house belongs to now? I know why you’re back. You heard that the house was about to be demolished, and you wanted to come back to get your fair share of the money. Let me tell you this once, don’t even think about it! This is my house and written black and white on the estate license!”

Sandrilla’s tone changed.

Gerald immediately understood what she meant.

Mr. Winters had two houses when Gerald’s parents moved here. One was for their own family, and the other one was this.

His parents paid for the house.

To be frank, there was no such thing as a real estate license in the countryside twenty years ago.

They only signed a simple contract, and it was the same contract that his dad had signed with Mr. Winters while they were drinking.

That was a long time ago, and Gerald had no idea where his father had kept the contract.

During that time, they would not even have thought that Mr. Winters’ family would forcefully evict them to get the house back.

And it was because of this matter.

Sandrilla, too, heard about the demolition project and tried to get her hands on the house. She could make tens of thousands of dollars from it.

“Gerald, you’re back! Don’t listen to her nonsense; this house belongs to your family, and no one can take it away from you!”

Suddenly, Mr. Winters came out and exclaimed firmly.

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“What do you mean by that, old man? What do you mean it’s theirs? I’m warning you, I’ve consulted with a lawyer, and if we bring this to court, the contract you signed will not be counted! The real estate certificate is ours anyway!” Sandrilla said frantically.

‘Seems like they’ve been quarreling about the matter for quite some time now.’

Gerald thought to himself.

Earlier, when he called Mr. Winters, he sensed that Mr. Winters was in a bad mood.

It turned out that they had been quarreling.

Even if the housing estate belonged to the Crawfords, why would Gerald even fight with them for it?

“Besides, didn’t Gerald win the lottery? Why would he still care about this house anyway! And I don’t know where I lost the house key for the lock!” Sandrilla continued, fuming.

“Hmph!” Mr. Winters grunted as he picked up a large rock from the ground.

“Excuse me, what do you think you’re doing?” Sandrilla asked as she stepped back in anxiousness.

Mr. Winters then stormed towards the door and smashed the lock with the rock.

He then whipped out a new lock from his pocket.

“Gerald, with this lock, the three of them wouldn’t dare to take turns to change the lock to your house. Enough with this mess. Let’s go inside and clean-up later. Come over to my house for dinner; your aunt is cooking up a feast for you.” Mr. Winters said.

“Alright then!”

Gerald took the lock and forced a smile. Turns out, the second sister-in-law was not the first person to lock his house door. The first and third sister-in-law were also involved.

Gerald looked at how grim and hopeless the circumstances were and could only force a grin.

Sandrilla’s face turned scarlet. She cried as she ran back home to make a phone call.

up his house,

was greeted by a few shiny, brand new cars parked in front of Mr. Winters’s house. The best looking one among the bunch

were all newly

the

usually held many big feasts and occasions as such, but

stepped into the house, he

our house, and by what

thousands of dollars. They’re starting to repair the roads, and since our house is by the mountainside, they might even turn this place into a tourist attraction, or even a movie base! After this, our houses will

friend of mine, had invested in the tourism sector in her town.

besides, he won hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of lottery

eldest brother banged his fists angrily on

tomorrow. I’ll find someone to get

what makes you think that only you can do that? It’s not like I’ve

back the house, wouldn’t that mean the house would

falling

by the sidelines

If you want this house that much, take it!” Gerald

want to hand the house over to;

hand, was fed up with the

it himself, you don’t have to worry about

chimed in

Queenie, Francis, and the

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death stares

unintentionally embarrassed them previously at the

that incident, any word that came out of his mouth at the moment seemed to

a while since Gerald came

everyone to the dining table after hearing what Gerald had

eldest brother’s persistence, only then did the

expression on their father’s face, he was afraid that he would fall sick once again from the stress and

for the time being, no one touched on

internship? Have you found a job already?” The

strings, even Francis wouldn’t have found a job. But

infinite potential for future developments! Francis is still young for his age; being able to live so comfortably is not a

a job,” Gerald said, cutting the

job! Are you planning to get by your days with just your lottery money and do nothing? You’ll starve to death sooner or

cleaner. I remembered last time Aunt Lacy, who cleaned

up; her

Gerald, if you want to find a job, I can persuade Aunt Lacy with some gifts to get you the position!” The second

won’t be a problem!” Francis

while back, Francis and Queenie

thousands of dollars, their pride was hurt. But now, after entering the working world, their knowledge had widened. To them, Gerald was still

continued to take turns to throw jabs at

as

another three or four days. I’ve invited my friends to come over, and I’m treating them to dinner; all of you

we like to ridicule you or anything; you may have some money, but why even bother holding a birthday celebration? It’s not like you can

comes; we’ll go if we’re

at the moment; we don’t have time for your

my leader told us there will be a major event happening in just a few days. It’s said that all the leaders from the province

busy

caught on to their intentions immediately. None of

you’re not busy, you can come over. Just

talking at

friends to come over. We’ll still celebrate with you, and I’ll even prepare a big feast!” Mr. and Mrs. Winters said in

I’ll let them have a taste of your cooking Mrs. Winters! I’ll get the

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dinner was over,

to bed. Suddenly, Mr. Winters called

minute! I’ve something important that I must tell

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is it, Mr.

tugged at Gerald’s sleeve and sat him

I figured it’s better to tell you

please go ahead then,

him, and we chatted for a bit, you know, to catch up. He told me that his granddaughter is almost the same age as you, around the same age group

to find her a boyfriend. Her family is well-off and rich, so there aren’t any particular criteria needed. I just thought of introducing her to you, as the family

discuss with you about arranging a date between the two of you for tomorrow! I’m not going to let Francis know about this matter, and you shouldn’t tell him

see what Mr. Winters had in mind. Seeing that Gerald

and his intentions

was just like the last time

and the previous dates that were matchmade to him did not go well at

Winters, there’s no need for that, but thank you

meet up with her! It doesn’t matter

felt almost identical to the

circumstance, Gerald could not tell Mr. Winters that he was actually well-off, and there was no need to help him find

could neither accept nor reject that offer, and neither

up with

her a

eagerly grabbed his phone to make the call. He then

I told him that both of you will be meeting and none of us will be tagging along. This is her number, give her a call tomorrow. Wherever you guys are going to meet, that’s up

give

with Mr.

pondered for a bit before he decided to

who are you looking

lady’s voice was heard from the

It was Mr. Winters who suggested that I should give

tried to act a little

know,” Elle replied politely. She then waited for Gerald to continue

busy?” Gerald

no worries, you

did you attend before? Was it the First, middle school or

middle school; what about

Domino’s that just opened

to talk about anymore, so he went straight

“Sure!”

you get

“Mmhmm, you too!”

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of them then hung

pang of guilt. He

that this was not for real. They were just going to meet each other for a

hand, in the

phone and began removing

was eavesdropping on

you’re going to meet each other tomorrow. By

Hmm… but why do I feel that his name is so strangely familiar? Seems like I’ve heard it somewhere before.” Michelle

had quite a

laughed, “Geez, how much dumber can you get? Sister, he’s one year younger than you, and he studied in First Middle School. You can simply just get somebody to inquire about him from your juniors in the school. Then you’ll know more about him,

about it then!” Michelle jumped up

a few female

was done, her

dare grandpa introduce such a person to me?”

“Eh? Sister, what’s wrong?”

are out there doing manual labor. Besides, when he was studying in middle school, he was always bullied by the others. No wonder

Michelle cried out.

him. Besides, it’s not like you’re able to

replied, feeling

Oh my goodness! If my classmates or best friends knew that I’m dating this infamous poor student, we would definitely be a

said in a worried

just a girl, she would certainly care about

find themselves the kind of boyfriend who would be the talk of the town,

Ahh! I don’t want to think about it anymore! I need to go and tell mother

and lost, Michelle called

told her mother all

mother was being put in a

Dating him is as good as telling the rest that my daughter couldn’t find herself a boyfriend and just picked some random guy. How could

is. He likes to keep his reputation. If he’s being humiliated in front of his friends, he might not be able to eat or sleep well. Then Dad

Xabrina asked worriedly.

what should we do? Okay, how about this. Elle, just go

Her mother suggested.

that I’ll bump into

previously. But now,

or classmates see us?”

we do now, though? It seems

She’s two years younger than him. Besides, she’s quite cheerful. It’ll be easier for

there on behalf of

university term reopens and

“No problem!”

smiled as they were happy with their

then thought

him ever dream of marrying a pretty girl? I’ll humiliate him to the core

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The next day arrived.

was the day of the blind date, which was arranged by

what to expect of the outcome, he still took the effort to do some preparations since he had

But something happened unexpectedly.

chicken wings and French fries on her table. At that moment, she was swinging her fair legs,

‘Could it be her?’

Gerald thought to himself.

then put down her fries. She was munching while typing

Gerald received a text

“Are you here yet?”

‘As

first impressions, she

went ahead and slid into

doing?” That girl was clearly

Gerald

a blind date?” Gerald asked

your mind?” The girl stared at Gerald, her eyes

Michelle? But didn’t you send a

who Michelle is. I was sending a Line message to my boyfriend. Do you understand?”

I’m so sorry. I

stood up in

knew earlier, I would have called first.’

was about to call Michelle, suddenly someone tapped him on

stunned to see another gorgeous girl

large eyes and looked right

you Gerald? Are you here to meet someone?” The girl

I am. And

“Xabrina!”

“Eh?”

sister—Michelle!” Xabrina quickly concealed

sneered. “Did you mistake someone else as me just now?” Xabrina

that was the plain

was just in time to

It was too awkward.

aside and watched from afar. She did not go

to herself that

up since she needed only less than five minutes to send him away and wrap

sat across from

only needed to take a few glances at Xabrina to know that she was probably an empty flower pot—pretty on the outside,

her

some inner thoughts as she

good-looking, to be honest. If only his family background

unfortunately, he’s so poor. How would my sister ever fall in love with

for grandpa forcing my sister to get married so soon, certainly my sister

many bees trying to gain my sister’s attention, just that she doesn’t

you’d bought a house in Serene

Xabrina asked him.

thought that it would be better to get

talking about Mayberry, I do have a

own a house in Mayberry?

Xabrina asked curiously.

about the details.

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her intention of the meet up wasn’t for

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