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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.

be going to the human resources department now. Sharon’s just joined the company. Oh,

so they still remember my birthday. Well this is a

I see… Well, Blake’s now busy decorating the place!” said Gerald as he stood

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about Hayward?” asked Gerald.

after Hayward found out that you’re Mr. Crawford, he was so shocked that he refused

there and simply

Sharon’s looking for a job partially because

I’m still truly flattered, haha! Remember

school, almost everyone refused to hang out with

to high school during the holidays to get their certificates. It was Xella and Sharon who had suggested that they celebrate Gerald’s

there since she was close to Sharon and though she was slightly hesitant at first, she still ended

Gerald ever had cake, and he felt extremely touched. That was the moment when he decided to stay friends with them

he realized how

with both Xella and Sharon. Eventually, however, both of them started ghosting him. They didn’t

excited when he bumped into Sharon in Mayberry. Sharon had to admit that since he

him at all costs. She even insulted him

occasions and he didn’t even hold any grudges against her. She had taken advantage of that, which led to Gerald getting hurt even more. This was why Gerald eventually

on him from the moment they bumped into each other again after so many years. She had been slightly embarrassed when they met, so she only had

just as much as he did back then. They were even supposed to go

school. Gerald simply never stood up for himself. There was even a time when Waylon threw a chair at Gerald which sent him flying to the

to him. Gerald had been incredibly hurt

Both of them thought that he was no longer the

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them simultaneously. The two girls

to them, all three of them knew that their friendship could never truly

and Xella understood what Gerald was implying. The two knew that they couldn’t just rewind time to fix all their mistakes, and simply understanding 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

as he got to the entrance, Gerald bumped into yet another acquaintance. She was holding on to her purse and it seemed like

Michelle. Since Gerald hadn’t bothered to wind the car’s window up, Michelle managed to catch a glimpse

called Michelle

he really wished he could just leave

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

asked Gerald coldly as Michelle came

The other girls that came with me were my colleagues and some of them have already gone home,” replied Michelle.

to thank me. If I were to have any say in this, I wouldn’t have let

to show her

that her face instantly

a chance to start. She understood very well

initially not wanted to

as strangers and never speak to each other again. Wasn’t that

Just like everyone else, she just couldn’t bear seeing him

but of the many guys that I’ve rejected.’ This was what

she had initially thought of him, she wouldn’t have had such a big reaction. To think that this ‘optional’ man turned out to be this powerful! This made her extremely upset, especially when he

wrong for flaking on you!” said Michelle as she bit down hard on her lower

as an acquaintance, so if there’s nothing else, I’ll be heading off now!” said Gerald dismissively as

she had ever been ignored by a guy. She felt her eyes start to water. Not only did he turn out to be extremely powerful, but he barely batted an eyelid

Gerald passed both Toiun

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weird. There seemed to be a sudden increase in luxury cars

it was rather strange, Gerald didn’t think

that moment, Gerald’s phone began to ring. He saw that it was a call

with a smile after picking the call

saw that Queeny had driven home by herself earlier. She looked slightly upset. Did both of you get into some

no choice but to say that so that Mrs. Winters

to hear… By the way Gerald, could you get a bag of rice in town on your way back? That way your uncle won’t have to go out

“No problem!”

bought two bags of rice, a bottle

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,

in and out to make sure he could carry everything, Gerald ended up buying a few boxes of

his almost filled to the brim car trunk again, he heard a

“Gerald?”

a pressure cooker in his arms when he turned to see who had called him. It was a girl standing at

are you doing in

left Gerald equally as surprised as she was. After all, he had never thought he would see anyone

been too disappointed and heartbroken with them. Even after Willie encountered further problems, Gerald completely ignored them despite

Leila’s calls either. This made their current situation more awkward than it should

was about to go buy something from the

kind and polite toward Gerald. She then began walking over to him. It was obvious that she wanted to

did you come with?”

dad’s colleagues… They’re here to enjoy themselves!” replied

see!” said Gerald

had so many people specifically come here to have fun? However, Gerald didn’t really want to continue talking to Leila anymore. Therefore, he didn’t bother to

are you still

course. Where else would I be living

I’ve ever been to your house before… After all, you were the one who always came to

my leave first!

her. However, the more Gerald ignored her, the

Jung! Was she really that

plan on getting a spare

that. Thank you!” replied Gerald with a slight smile. If

placing the pressure cooker into his car, he turned to re-enter the supermarket again

in anyway, you

Shortly after, she returned with a spare cable in hand. Just as she handed it over to Gerald, a middle-aged man’s voice could be heard from the entrance of

what are

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young man exited the hotel. All of them

toward the two. He seemed to be the leader of

are you doing here, dad? I was just helping Gerald buy something!”

for him? Humph! I’ll never give anything to him!

he snatched the cable from Gerald’s

Willie had been very dissatisfied as he was prepared to beg Gerald to use his connections to help him. However, in the end, Gerald had

made Willie extremely angry

I tell you not to have anything to do with him anymore, Leila? Why can’t you remember such

been walking over, now stood beside Willie. She simply looked at

the young man from before who had

son of someone I used to know in the

of misunderstanding with this young man?” This time, the other middle-aged man was the

group of people had gathered wasn’t just to have fun together. Their secondary purpose,

good relationship with the young man. Since his son was also

not just a simple misunderstanding! This person right here isn’t well-mannered in the least! When Willie went to look for him last time,

lowly person again, don’t blame me for teaching you a lesson!” yelled Willie coldly

shouted Gerald. Naturally, Gerald wasn’t going to refer to

What do you want?” asked Willie

favor back then. If you continue talking to me like this, I’m afraid it’ll

time. Could 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

entertain someone like you or your father? Thinking about it now, he did the absolute right thing by ignoring both

I see there 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 the young man with a

we should look for one with at least a good reputation and relationship

chiming in as well. Leia and Willie’s hatred

angry. He simply smiled faintly

Mr. Jung. See you again in the future!” said Gerald before getting into his car

belonged

actually driving such

He had backed his uncle up by insulting Gerald earlier,

obviously a second-hand car. He probably can’t even afford

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talk about

anger toward Willie

parked in front of Mr. Winters’s house. Squinting

his car horn with the intention of

standing in the courtyard at that time. When they heard and saw the Audi parked in front of the house, they couldn’t help but curiously come

car door and stepped out, everyone

an Audi?” asked the eldest son’s wife, clearly taken aback. If this was the car Gerald was driving,

be fooled. This Audi clearly looks like a second-hand car!”

all, he was driving a car that only cost thirty thousand dollars. Since Gerald’s Audi A6

such 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 Audi as well. I refused his offer, though. Heh. After all, the poorer

Only rich bosses should drive

in question was Jasper Winters. It seemed that he