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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.

had tidied up his house, he headed to

brand new cars parked in front of Mr.

all newly

the oldest to the third, were all

they usually held many big feasts and

he heard someone banging on

by what authority should we give

several houses, and to reimburse them for the demolition, each household will be receiving tens of 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

friend of mine, had invested in the tourism sector in her town. After her house was demolished, she

too! Gerald’s family has taken so much advantage over us; besides, he

banged his fists angrily on the table and

I’ll find someone

makes you think that only you can do that?

back

family started falling into a

the

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

matter who you want to hand the house

hand, was fed up

it himself, you don’t have to worry about it,

chimed in

for Queenie, Francis, and the

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death stares at

unintentionally embarrassed them previously at

that incident, any word that came out of

enough. It has been a while since Gerald

gestured everyone to the dining table after hearing what Gerald

persistence, only then did

the housing matter and seeing the angered expression on their father’s face, he was afraid that he

for the time being, no one touched on

your internship? Have you found a job already?” The third

days, and if it wasn’t for our third bro pulling some strings, even Francis wouldn’t have found a job. But look at

Francis is still young for his age; being able to live so comfortably is not a good thing!” The second sister-in-law scoffed

a job,” Gerald said,

to get by your days with just your lottery money and do nothing? You’ll

hey, our company is short of a toilet cleaner. I remembered last time Aunt Lacy, who cleaned the hallways, said their cleaning company was short of cleaners, so she

up; her

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

won’t be a problem!” Francis

back, Francis and

of dollars, their pride was hurt. But now, after entering the working world, their

continued to take turns to throw jabs

head as he

my friends to come over, and I’m treating

not like 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

time comes; we’ll

the moment; we don’t have time for

event happening in just a few days. It’s said that all the leaders from the province will be attending this event, so we’ve got many

busy

caught on to their intentions immediately. None of them would spare

if you’re not busy, you can

talking at that

We’ll still celebrate with you, and I’ll even prepare a big feast!” Mr. and Mrs.

Gerald’s heart warmed up, “Okay, I’ll let them have a taste of your cooking Mrs.

continued briefing

over, the brothers

bed. Suddenly, Mr. Winters called

I’ve something important that I must tell

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What is

at Gerald’s sleeve

it’s better to tell

please go ahead then, Mr.

I just happened to run into 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 as you

well-off and rich, so there aren’t any particular criteria needed. I just thought of introducing her to you, as

for tomorrow! I’m not going to let Francis know about this matter, and

could see what Mr. Winters had in mind. Seeing that Gerald had difficulty looking for jobs, Mr.

for Gerald, and his intentions were pure and

the

already had Mila Smith, and the previous dates that were matchmade to him did not go well

but thank you for your kind

think you should meet up with

scenario felt almost identical to the

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

nor reject that offer, and neither could he

meet up with

give her a

to make the call. He then returned

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 to you. Try to sweet-talk her, okay? Her name

give

with Mr. Winters, Gerald

bit before he decided to make the phone

are you looking

heard

Gerald; you must be Elle? It was Mr.

He tried to act a little cheerful and generous, but he still sounded

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

you busy?”

good, no worries, you may

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

middle school; what

the First! So, are you free tomorrow? There’s a new Domino’s

what else to talk about anymore, so he went

“Sure!”

you get some rest

“Mmhmm, you too!”

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of them then hung up

slight pang of guilt. He felt sorry for

not for real. They were just going to meet

other hand, in the

the phone and began removing her

eavesdropping on their conversation while

going to meet each other tomorrow. By the way, what’s his

Gerald Crawford. He studied in First Middle School before. Hmm… but why do I feel that his name is so strangely familiar? Seems like I’ve heard it somewhere before.” Michelle said

had quite a charm

and 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

I’ll inquire about it then!” Michelle

female juniors to inquire about

moment she was done,

How dare grandpa introduce such a person to me?” Michelle voiced out

“Eh? Sister, what’s wrong?”

poor student back in First Middle School. His family is so poor, so much so that his parents and elder sister are out there doing manual labor. Besides, when he was studying in middle school, he was always bullied by the others. No wonder he couldn’t find a job

Michelle cried out.

What are you gonna do then? You’ve promised him. Besides, it’s not like you’re

replied, feeling equally

with someone as such. Oh my goodness! If my classmates or best friends

in a worried

a girl, she would

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 all about

Michelle called her

told her

put in a difficult position

boyfriend and just picked some random guy. How could this be?! No

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 will be angry with you

Xabrina asked worriedly.

“Then what should we do? Okay, how about this. Elle, just go and meet him tomorrow. Immediately reject him

Her mother suggested.

bump into my

Michelle previously. But now, Michelle cared about that

my friends or classmates see us?” She cried

mother felt anxious too. “What can we do now, though? It seems like you don’t want

let’s ask our little sister to go then. She’s two years younger than him. Besides, she’s quite cheerful. It’ll be easier for her to reject

go there on behalf of your sister. After all, you’re more eloquent

the university term reopens and I become a junior, please

“No problem!”

they were happy

then thought to

a man like him ever dream of marrying a pretty girl? I’ll humiliate him to the core tomorrow. Otherwise, I’m

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The next day arrived.

blind date, which was arranged

to do some preparations since he had given his promise to Mr. Winters. He decided to head to

But something happened unexpectedly.

her table.

‘Could it be her?’

Gerald thought to himself.

her fries. She was munching while typing on

Gerald received a text message too. It

“Are you here yet?”

‘As expected, it is that

first impressions, she was quite

and slid into the seat opposite

are you doing?” That girl

looked at Gerald

here for a blind date?” Gerald asked

blind date? Are you out of your mind?” The girl stared at Gerald, her eyes frozen with

you’re not Michelle? But didn’t you send a text message to me just now?” Gerald

was sending a Line message to

I’m so sorry. I made a

stood up in

I would have called first.’ He

to call Michelle, suddenly

stunned to see another gorgeous girl in

her large eyes and

Gerald? Are you here to meet

I am.

“Xabrina!”

“Eh?”

elder sister—Michelle!” Xabrina quickly concealed

me just now?” Xabrina asked him in a slight

was the

was just in time to

It was too awkward.

did not go over

herself

than five minutes to send him away and wrap

across from

know that she was probably an empty flower pot—pretty on the outside, but

locked her gaze

had some inner thoughts as

family background were

he’s so poor. How would my

my sister to get married so

my sister’s attention, just that she

in Serene

Xabrina asked him.

be better to get

so? If you’re talking about Mayberry, I do have a house

a house in Mayberry? How

Xabrina asked curiously.

sure about the details. Besides, I

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intention of the meet up wasn’t for the

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