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Gerald Crawford:The Secretly Rich Man Novel (Invisible or Poorest) Chapter 551

Gerald had intervened because he couldn’t stand watching Jarvis and Yolanda continue to abuse his power. Besides, Gerald finally remembered who Blake Wadford was. He was the one who had organized a birthday party for Elena Larson.

Gerald had been occupied with Lilian during the party, so he was only able to have a short talk with Blake back then. They were acquainted at most. However, Jarvis and Yolanda were clearly crossing the line, all because he wanted to keep a low profile.

If they were his close friends, he would’ve just let it slide. However, these two were complete nobodies.

‘Why should I remain quiet and let these idiots have their way with my men?’ Gerald thought to himself.

“M-Mr. Crawford? You were here this entire time?” Blake knew that he was screwed the moment he saw Gerald. It was as though his heart had just dropped all the way down into his stomach.

He had been angry after hearing that his beloved daughter had been hurt.Since all his attention had been focused on Yolanda and Jarvis, Blake hadn’t really paid much attention to anyone else. However, seeing Gerald before him now, he instantly knew that there was a major misunderstanding.

‘F*ck, everything makes sense now!’ Blake thought.

Blake had been very confused as he had never heard of Thomas Fish before. So it turned out that the VIP in question was Gerald after all. Since Mr. Lyle hadn’t wanted to expose Gerald’s true identity, he didn’t explain much to the managers, which led to this misunderstanding.

“Yeah, I’m just here to take a break!” said Gerald with a smile as he nodded. Michelle and the others were stunned.

What was happening? This man knew Gerald?

“Hey! Are you done talking? Come back here and let me slap you!”

Yolanda was clearly still very angry.

As she lunged toward him, Blake simply slapped Yolanda with full force, sending her falling to the ground.

“Beat these brats up!” ordered Blake without hesitation. With Gerald around, he knew that he had nothing to be worried about anymore. Blake turned to look at Gerald’s expression, but Gerald simply avoided his gaze. This meant that he wouldn’t intervene with whatever Blake was going to do to the two.

The employees were all panicking at the sight of this. Blake, however, simply approached Gerald respectfully before saying, “Mr. Crawford, if I had known that you were coming, I would’ve gladly escorted you! You didn’t have to waste such effort and ask Mr. Lyle for help!”

“That’s quite alright, it was just an impulsive decision. This group didn’t seem to be giving up and I didn’t want to stand under the sun for any longer. I just pulled a few strings here and there and that’s how we got in,” explained Gerald. Now everyone knew what the true story was.

“…What? Gerald, you were the one who got us in?” asked Queeny in disbelief. Michelle couldn’t believe it either. There was just no way that was true!

However, just from his conversation with Blake, everyone there was now sure that Gerald had his fair share of connections as well. After all, the barbarian of a man had bowed down to Gerald and was even talking to him respectfully.

At that moment, all the girls’ opinions on Gerald changed instantly. Though nobody had acknowledged his presence previously, he was the actual person who had gotten all of them in.

It was a plausible explanation as well. After all, Jarvis had only contacted Mr. Edward. How on earth could he have made the managers rush in to welcome their arrival?

“Mr. Crawford…” Gerald noticed that Blake had something to say.

“Ah, can we talk about this in the office? I’ll be there in a bit, Mr. Wadford,” interrupted Gerald with a nod.

“Of course, Mr. Crawford!” said Blake as he led his bodyguards out of the restaurant.

Gerald had an idea of what Blake wanted to talk to him about. He finally understood why Sunny Springs seemed much grander than usual.

A big event tomorrow?

There was a high possibility that Zack had ordered Blake to organize a party for his birthday.

Gerald had wanted to clear his doubts by questioning Blake. However, it was a private matter, he didn’t want Queeny and the others to know about this.

After glaring at Jarvis, who was still a total mess, Gerald left the restaurant.

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“Hold it Gerald! Explain yourself!” said Queeny as she rushed toward him. Her face was deathly pale and she seemed very shaken up.

Just like all the others, she didn’t know how Gerald had been able to turn the tables so easily. She had always looked down on him. The moment Gerald had successfully intervened, Queeny felt as though she had just been crushed by a boulder. In her mind, she was continually wishing that it was someone else who was holding on to that much power. Anyone would do. Anyone but Gerald.

‘Why did he refer to Gerald as Mr. Crawford?’

‘Wasn’t he merely some lowlife? Why, oh why…’

These were the thoughts flooding Queeny’s mind. She felt extremely upset.

“What do you want?” asked Gerald dismissively.

‘If it wasn’t for Mr. Winters, I wouldn’t even be wasting my time fooling around with you people,’ Gerald thought to himself.

“Explain yourself right this instant! Why was that guy so respectful toward you? He even seemed scared of you! What’s your relation with him?” asked Queenie.

“Don’t ask things you’re not supposed to. Have fun with the rest of your trip. Don’t worry, I’ll be sure to tell them to leave you guys alone,” replied Gerald before exiting the restaurant.

As he walked past Michelle, she stared at him with mixed emotions. She hadn’t expected him to be such a powerful individual. She wasn’t able to tell at all.

With her cheeks burning up, Michelle was feeling no different from Queeny. In fact, she was arguably more upset than Queenie was.

At that moment, her only concern was Gerald’s actual background. Who was this man?

“No… There’s just no way! It couldn’t have been that lowlife who got us in! It was Jarvis! It must have been!” yelled Yolanda in denial.

Jarvis simply clenched his teeth as he gave his father a call. It turned out that Mr. Edward hadn’t even given them a proper response!

“What the f*ck! Who is Gerald, really?” Queeny was now immensely curious. She wasn’t interested in talking to anyone else but Gerald now. She immediately rushed out of the restaurant, hoping to catch up to Gerald.

Meanwhile, Blake handed Gerald a cup of water before saying, “Mr. Crawford, don’t you remember? Tomorrow’s your birthday! And Mr. Lyle told us to organize something for you!”

‘So they were going to throw me a party’ Gerald thought.

Gerald knew Zack very well. He must have just wanted to give Gerald a nice birthday. However, Gerald would very much have preferred simply inviting a few people over to dinner. That alone would still be as meaningful to him. Still, the decorating process had already begun, so Gerald didn’t plan to interfere since all that effort had already been done.

As both of them entered Blake’s office, Gerald felt instantly relieved. The inside of the room was cold, and Gerald was finally able to take a rest. He breathed a sigh of relief the moment he sat down on a chair.

Blake, on the other hand, stood next to him politely. He didn’t dare utter a single word unless Gerald questioned him about anything.

All of a sudden, the office door slammed open.

“Gerald! I need to hear the truth! Please tell me what happened back there!”

A girl had burst into the office, and it wasn’t just any girl. It was Queeny Winters. She had been observing them from the window.

She could see that Gerald was sitting on the chair at the desk while the big man from before simply stood beside him politely. Queeny felt like she was going insane.

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“Holy! Queeny? I already gave you an answer!” shouted Gerald with a jump. He definitely hadn’t expected her to chase after him.

“What is with you? I’m just… concerned! Look, you may have won the lottery or something, and though I’m not sure how much you won, aren’t you acting a little too naively? Society’s going to eat you up! No matter how much you’ve won, be careful and don’t get tricked or you’ll end up in the streets later on!”

‘Yeah… That made much more sense. Gerald must have invested in the attraction with the lottery money.’ This was the only reasonable conclusion that she could come up with at that moment. Her emotions were in disarray and she was feeling extremely upset by the sudden change in power dynamic. After saying what she needed to to calm herself down, Queenie immediately left the office, her cheeks puffed up.

“Hah. This girl… If she ever found out about my true identity, I’d never hear the end of it!” said Gerald before chuckling.

As Blake went off to run his errands, Gerald decided to get some shut-eye before leaving the attraction and getting some proper rest.

He definitely didn’t want to join Queenie and her friends. Queenie didn’t want him around anymore either. After some time passed, knocking could be heard on the door.

“Mr. Edward? I’ve brought the newcomer over to report to you!” It was a soft female voice and Gerald was slightly taken aback when he heard it.

“Come in!” said Gerald.

The door then slowly opened and a girl in a uniform entered the office. She had long hair and a nice figure. In her hands was a document and behind her was another beautiful girl.

“Mr. Edward, I’m…” The girl’s voice slowly trailed off. She was about to introduce herself, but her words just wouldn’t form the moment she saw who was sitting in the office.

Gerald was speechless as well. He simply stared at the two girls as the awkwardness in the office grew.

“M-Mr. Crawford! It’s you! I… I didn’t know you’d be here!” said the girl as she immediately lowered her head in embarrassment. She didn’t dare to make eye contact.

“…Xella? Sharon? What are you two doing here in Fuenti? Aren’t you supposed to be in Serene County?” asked Gerald as he continued staring at the two.

When Gerald was investigating his company, Xella had learned of his true identity. As for Sharon, she knew too since she was present during the incident at the real estate center. This was why the situation felt so awkward for all three of them.

Though he remembered what Xella and Sharon had done to him in recent memory, he was still good friends with the two girls back in high school. Xella had even fought against Waylon for bullying Gerald.

He didn’t exactly have the time of his life in high school, but with the two girls around, his high school days still ended up being pretty nice. Even back then, a lot of people looked down on him but not these two. They really treated him like a good friend.

This was the sole reason why Gerald still felt reserved when it came to the two of them. Even though their friendship was no longer the same, Gerald still felt obligated to treat them kindly.

joined the company. Oh, and since tomorrow is your

birthday. Well this

now busy decorating the place!” said Gerald as

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What about Hayward?” asked Gerald. Though he used to have a crush

after Hayward found out that you’re Mr. Crawford, he was so shocked that he refused to leave his house for days. Besides,

simply left her sentence

looking for a job partially because

know, I’m still truly flattered, haha! Remember back in high school? The best birthday I’ve ever had then

During high school, almost everyone refused to hang out with Gerald, and his

and everyone had to go back to high school during the holidays to get their certificates. It was Xella and Sharon who had suggested

she was close to Sharon and though she was slightly hesitant at first, she still ended up celebrating his birthday with him

first time Gerald ever had cake, and he felt extremely touched. That was the moment

however, he realized how one-sided

started, he continued staying in touch with both Xella and Sharon. Eventually, however, both of them started ghosting him. They didn’t bother to even

in Mayberry. Sharon had to admit that since he was still so

Sharon had felt embarrassed being around him, so she avoided him at all costs. She even insulted him multiple times! There were times when she went overboard as

all that, Gerald continued to help her on multiple occasions and he didn’t even hold any grudges against her. She had taken advantage of that, which

years. She had been slightly embarrassed when they met, so she only had a polite conversation with him, even cracking a few light jokes here

then. They were even supposed to go to the class reunion together! However,

when Waylon threw a chair at Gerald which sent him flying to the back

of that, Xella still ended up getting close to him. Gerald

was the actual Mr. Crawford from Mayberry, they couldn’t help but regret their actions. Both of them

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said both of them simultaneously. The two girls bore expressions filled

all three of them knew that their friendship could never truly properly

Gerald was implying. The two knew that they couldn’t just rewind time to fix all their mistakes, and simply understanding that made them feel like their hearts were being pierced by

late anyway. For all he knew, that psycho Queenie had probably gone home. Gerald really didn’t have the energy to walk all the way back, so he simply used one of the

bumped into yet another acquaintance. She was holding on to her purse and it seemed like

bothered to wind the car’s window up, Michelle managed to catch a glimpse of him as he

Michelle

ignoring people, but he really

After all, she had openly expressed her dislike toward him. She even had her own sister substitute her for her blind date with him!

want?” asked Gerald coldly as Michelle came

you for today! If it wasn’t for you, we may not have gotten out of that situation unharmed! The other girls that came with

no need to thank me. If I were to have any say in this, I wouldn’t have let any

point to show her any kindness.’

so blunt that her face instantly turned

knew that the blind date incident had ruined their relationship before it even had a chance to start. She

initially not wanted to

strangers and never speak to each

that. Just like everyone else, she

guys that I’ve rejected.’ This was what

to be this powerful! This made her extremely upset, especially when he didn’t even

for… You know…. Alright, I know I was wrong for flaking on you!” said Michelle as she

acquaintance, so if there’s nothing else, I’ll be heading off

felt her eyes start to water.

wasn’t long before Gerald passed both

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drove on, Gerald noticed something weird. There seemed to be a sudden increase in luxury cars in town. Most of them

Gerald didn’t think too much about

to ring. He saw that

the matter, Mrs. Winters?” asked Gerald with

upset. Did both of you get into some kind of argument? Did she leave you there alone?” asked Mrs. Winters, her voice filled with

car!” Gerald had no choice but to say that so that Mrs. Winters wouldn’t overthink the

get a bag of rice

“No problem!”

of rice, a bottle of peanut oil, and a few

into the car, he remembered that back when he had just returned to Serene County, Mr. Winters had refused to take any money from Gerald. Gerald had promised himself then, that since they wouldn’t accept his money, he would just use

to himself, he rushed back into the supermarket. After a few trips in and out to make

the brim car trunk again, he heard a surprised voice call out

“Gerald?”

who had called him. It was a girl

What are you doing in

Leila, and that left Gerald equally as surprised as she was. After

disappointed and heartbroken with them. Even after Willie encountered further problems, Gerald completely ignored them despite his father’s

either. This made their current situation more awkward than it should

something from the supermarket. I really hadn’t expected to

toward Gerald. She then began walking over to him. It

else did you

to enjoy themselves!” replied Leila

see!” said Gerald as

to have fun? However, Gerald didn’t really want to continue talking to Leila anymore. Therefore, he didn’t bother to ask her

are you still living in

would

see! I don’t think I’ve ever been to your house before… After all, you were the one who always came to mine when we were still kids!” replied Leila as

if there isn’t anything else, I’ll be taking my leave first! I have to hurry back home

to talk to her. However, the more Gerald ignored her,

all, she was Leila Jung! Was she really that undeserving of

plan on getting a spare one? After all, the voltage in villages can get

of that. Thank you!” replied Gerald with a slight smile. If she had only been this kind toward him in the past, things could

into his car, he turned to re-enter

going in anyway, you can just

returned with a spare cable in hand. Just as she handed it over to Gerald,

what are you

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two couples and a young man exited the hotel. All of them happened

middle-aged man who had called out to them coldly just seconds ago, was now walking toward the two. He seemed to be the leader of the group, and

here, dad? I was just helping

You’re still buying things for him? Humph! I’ll never give anything to him! Even if I have to throw

he snatched the cable from Gerald’s hand before

was prepared to beg Gerald to use his connections to help him. However,

Willie extremely angry

with him anymore, Leila? Why can’t you remember

Willie.

who is this person?” asked the young man from before who had

of someone I used to

does it seem as though you have some kind of misunderstanding with this young man?” This time, the other middle-aged man was the

this group of people had gathered wasn’t just to have fun together. Their secondary purpose, at least for the two couples,

a pretty good relationship with the young man. Since his son was also concerned about the matter, the

isn’t well-mannered in the least! When Willie went to look for him last time, we couldn’t find him anywhere! We couldn’t even get a hold of him! The entire trip there was a complete waste of time!” replied

kind of lowly person again, don’t blame me for teaching

Gerald. Naturally, Gerald wasn’t going to refer to the man as his uncle

What do you

You could even say that I’ve done you a huge favor back then. If you continue talking to me like this, I’m afraid it’ll be no good for your own face if word about this matter gets out to

you perhaps have forgotten that time when I was in high school? When my father and I waited for you outside your house for up to four hours just to meet you? I remember clearly that when we finally got to meet, you immediately sent us off, saying

you even mean? Willie’s a very busy man. Why would we ever have the time to entertain someone like you or your father?

really is a pretty big misunderstanding. I had initially thought that we could ask this country boy to take us around this place. He could’ve been our tour guide or something. Looks like we’ll have to scratch that idea!” said

tour guide, we should look for one with at

well. Leia and Willie’s hatred toward Gerald

angry. He simply

get there, Mr. Jung. See you again in the future!” said Gerald before

out that the Audi A6 belonged to Gerald, the young man

actually driving such

He had backed his uncle up by insulting Gerald earlier, but even he couldn’t afford to

second-hand car. He probably can’t even afford to buy a new car anyway! Seeing him

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Don’t even talk about

Gerald had already arrived back home. His anger

Winters’s house. Squinting his eyes, Gerald realized that they belonged to

with the intention of getting some help to move some

front of the house, they couldn’t help but curiously come out to have a look. Mr. and

Gerald opened the car door and stepped

You’re driving an Audi?” asked the eldest son’s wife, clearly taken aback. If this was the car Gerald was driving, then he was much more capable

clearly

cost thirty thousand dollars. Since Gerald’s Audi A6 probably cost much more, it was inevitable that his inferiority complex would fire

a big fuss over this. Second-hand refurbished cars like these are commonplace. If the seller was an acquaintance, he could probably get it for about fifteen thousand dollars. You know, my friend once tried to persuade me to get a second-hand

bosses should drive Audi

in question was Jasper Winters. It seemed that