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Gerald Crawford:The Secretly Rich Man Novel (Invisible or Poorest) Chapter 571

“Humph! Just look at you. Trying to squeeze in front like that!” scoffed Sandrilla as she watched Gerald get pushed to the back again.

‘D*mn it all!’ Gerald thought to himself. He couldn’t progress forward at all!

“Hey Gerald? Maybe you should just watch from here. I mean look at all the celebrities!” suggested Lolita.

As she said that, the last guest arrived at the celebration.

In the conference hall, Zack himself was already on the stage, giving thanks to all the present guests. All of a sudden, Zack’s phone began to ring and everyone went silent.

Despite the fact that there were so many people in the outdoor conference hall, it was so quiet that one could hear a pin drop.

“It’s been hours… Which one of them is Mr. Crawford? Why haven’t we seen him yet?”

“Maybe he didn’t come? But that’s impossible, right?”

“Or maybe he’s already inside! Perhaps he just didn’t want to expose what he looks like?”

“Huh? Does that mean we won’t be able to meet him?” said a few of the girls in disappointment.

The girls had been eager to see what the billionaire looked like, much more so than simply seeing Aiden and Yoel. Knowing what Mr. Crawford looked like had been their main objective from the moment they knew who the celebration was being hosted for.

“Darn it, why isn’t Mr. Crawford showing himself yet?” asked Leia rather impatiently.

“Maybe he just doesn’t want to be seen!” responded Willie.

Meanwhile in the conference hall, the atmosphere was getting gloomier by the minute. Zack had picked up on the clear change in mood, but even he was slightly confused.

It was almost eleven and according to what was promised, Gerald should have already arrived after picking the Winters up.

Zack then smiled before saying, “Apologies, everyone! I’ll give Mr. Crawford a call immediately. He might be held up by something!”

After saying that, he pulled his phone out from his pocket and dialed Gerald’s number.

“Oh, did you hear that? He really is coming! Mr. Crawford’s just a little late!”

“Yeah! That means we’ll get to eventually see him, right?” cheered the girls.

At that moment, Gerald’s phone began to ring. Since the crowd was already so silent, the source of the ringing was extremely apparent.

Everyone was now looking at Gerald in shock. After all, after Zack dialed that number, Gerald’s phone immediately started ringing. It was just some coincidence, right?

“Hahaha! If we didn’t know any better, we’d have mistaken him for Mr. Crawford!” said someone in the crowd before laughing.

“Hey, Mr. Lyle. I’m already here but I’m being held up by the huge crowd. I’ll be over in a minute,” said Gerald after answering the call.

“My god, that person must be out of his mind! As if he could ever be Mr. Crawford! What a good actor!”

“I know right? What a funny guy!” Everyone then started making fun of Gerald.

After hanging up, Gerald began walking to the front. This time, none of the girls tried to stop him. Instead, they simply stared at him in shock.

“Gerald? What are you doing? Come back!” called out Lolita. She thought that Gerald was clearly out of his mind as well.

As Gerald walked to the middle of the red carpet, everyone just continued staring at him with puzzled expressions on their faces. When they saw him, all the honored guests walked out of the building, led by none other than Zack.

“Crp, crp, crp, crp! He’s caught their attention!” said Lolita under her breath in a panic.

At that moment, all the honored guests simultaneously greeted, “Mr. Crawford!” Their voices were so in sync, that the greeting echoed through the hall like an avalanche.

“M-Mr. Crawford? What?”

Chills were sent down everyone’s spines when they heard the intense, loud greeting.

Willie and Leia’s eyes widened, clearly in shock.

‘He’s Mr. Crawford…? How could that even be possible?’

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Willie had always thought that Gerald was nothing more than a mere acquaintance. He had never thought that Gerald would ever make it this far. Due to that, he had always looked down upon him. In the past, Willie had even tried his best to avoid him, just to prevent Gerald from asking him for help.

Now however, all these famous figures were calling him Mr. Crawford. The mysterious Mr. Crawford of Mayberry turned out to be Gerald this entire time!

This fact was…

Willie gulped hard. His mind was blank and the realization of the situation was akin to a massive slap to his face. He was so shocked that the corner of his mouth was even twitching.

Leila herself was covering her mouth with both her hands, equally as shocked as her father.

It wasn’t any different for the Winters who all looked shocked to their cores.

However, it was Waxham’s two daughters who had it the worst. It had never occurred to them that Gerald would ever be the actual Mr. Crawford.

No wonder he was so rich! What was the meaning of all this?!

“A-ah! Mr. Crawford! You’re so good looking!” yelled a few girls toward him.

Gerald simply ignored the shouts of flattery before turning to Lolita, Mr., and Mrs. Winters who were still stunned at the revelation. With a smile on his face, he then said, “I told you I had a table reserved for us. Now let’s go!”

After that, he pulled Lolita by the hand and slowly guided the two Winters forward with his other arm. The four of them then walked out of the crowd together. Lolita found herself gulping once again, still within her state of utter shock.

When they got closer, Yoel, Aiden, and several other rich heirs came forward to welcome them.

“I’ll lead the way, mister!” said Aiden with a smile as he held Mr. Winters by the arm. Gerald simply followed behind them.

As Michelle watched Gerald walk past her, she was instantly reminded of the blind date event just a few days ago.

“Sis, I don’t want to meet up with that poor freak! Could you go in my place and reject him?” said Michelle.

“Yeah, my baby wouldn’t marry him even if he was the last man alive! Who does he think he is? Does he really think he can provide for my little Elle? Think again, freak!”

This time it was Michelle’s mother who spoke, for she too was reminded of the blind date.

Despite saying that, the truth was that the two were now engulfed by both regret and embarrassment.

The same applied for the rest of the Winters, who were equally as embarrassed.

“Hey guys, tomorrow’s my birthday! If you’re free, would you like to have dinner with me? There won’t be a lot of people!” At that moment, all of the Winters were replaying Gerald’s invitation to them in their minds. He had even invited them with a welcoming smile the day before. But what had they said?

“We’re busy. Who has the time to celebrate your birthday?”

“I know right? Don’t go copying others and hosting birthday parties! Just look at you, can you even afford a birthday celebration?”

“We don’t have the time and energy to go to your pity party. Fran has work to do too!”

“…”

Gerald had tried to invite them twice, and now, all of them had mixed emotions brewing within them.

At that moment, Queeny’s phone dropped to the ground. She had constantly been worried that Gerald would eventually become better than her. Now, her worst nightmare had come to life before her very eyes.

No wonder Gerald was able to have everyone here cling to him. Even that Wadford guy from the day before had treated him with utmost respect! And it was now clear why Gerald had invited her grandparents to specifically celebrate his birthday here. Gerald was Mr. Crawford this entire time!

Willie himself was staring at him with hope in his eyes as Gerald walked past. Maybe there would still be a chance that Gerald would acknowledge his presence. Maybe Gerald would even wave at him.

All these years, both the Winters and Gerald had been the nicest to him. He had always wondered why the Dream Investment Group funded him when his project was facing difficulties. As it turned out, Gerald had always been looking out for him.

He had used to call him Uncle Jung as well, back when they were still a bit closer. Willie knew that it was his own fault for slowly distancing himself from Gerald. He was now regretting everything that he had done, and he wished that he could rewind time to start fresh with Gerald. However, he knew that that wasn’t going to happen, so all he could do was look toward the floor, filled with embarrassment.

“Holy! Look over there! What car is that?”

At that moment, a number of girls screamed as they pointed toward the entrance. They were secretly hoping that their voices would catch Gerald’s attention as well.

As Gerald turned to see what they were pointing at, everyone was already in total shock. An extremely luxurious looking sports car was slowly heading toward the entrance!

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“Holy cr*p! That’s a Lamborghini Reventón! That thing costs more than 200 million!”

Everyone was exclaiming in awe.

At that moment, Sienna and Xeno stepped out of the car. Xeno then tossed the car keys over to Gerald before saying, “Here you go, brother! I brought it here, just like you told me to!”

Gerald had asked Xeno for a favor two days ago. Since he didn’t have a car in this area and he still needed some form of transportation, he had told Xeno to bring his car over.

Gerald smiled as he patted Xeno on the shoulder. They then entered the conference hall together.

“So that car belongs to Mr. Crawford!” said everyone with envy in their voices.

After taking loads of pictures, the birthday celebration finally started. According to Zack, this celebration was way less grand compared to what Gerald’s sister had hosted back then.

Gerald didn’t have any trouble accepting that fact. After all, his sister had rented an entire island for her birthday party! That was just way too over the top, even if it was for her birthday!

The party continued till about three in the afternoon.

Though Giya had promised that she would come to the party, in the end, she didn’t. After Gerald tried calling her several times, she finally picked up. Her excuse was that she wasn’t feeling well so she couldn’t make it.

Slightly worried, Gerald asked her if she was okay, but she immediately hung up on him.

He decided not to question her any further after that. After all, it wasn’t obligatory for her to attend his birthday party. After drinking a few shots, Gerald decided to rest in one of the waiting rooms.

“Hey, who are you people? No outsiders allowed in here!” said a bodyguard outside.

“I’m Mr. Crawford’s relative! I’m Mr. Jung!” replied the voice of a middle-aged man.

Of course it was Willie Jung. He had begged his colleagues to let him in, and after entering the hall, he immediately headed over to see Gerald.

He had two reasons to be this desperate.

Firstly, he knew that the rumors of him insulting Gerald would spread as quickly as a disease would. Due to that, he may end up losing even his current position. He was well aware that he had crossed the line back then.

even have the chance to get promoted back to his original position! For Willie, now was the time to go

for him after finding out that Gerald had such a massive network. He cursed

he became so powerful in such a short amount of time. However, Willie knew better to keep those thoughts to himself

see Mr. Crawford! Could you please tell him that his Uncle Jung is

rightfully unsure. He knew better than to mess with anyone related to Gerald. Hence,

as he said, “Mr. Crawford is resting now. If you’d like to meet him, you’ll have

Willie as he

that, half an hour

hour soon followed

was still waiting outside the room,

currently having his dinner. He told you to come back another day, and he’ll consider meeting you then,” said the bodyguard after he came out of

couldn’t help but twitch again when he

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all, he had made Gerald go through a similarly long wait

the

frank, ‘woman’ would be an overstatement since she looked more like a

there yet?” asked the lady as she opened her eyes slowly. She was focused on the

City, miss!”

to catch up!” ordered the lady

the order through a walkie-talkie. Behind the Phantom, around twenty Maybach cars followed

where I had to endure all

so hard that her long

university, isn’t she? Heh, if that’s the case, she’s going to be your junior!” said the chauffeur. “I’ve also heard that the seniors are going to organize a debate competition.

shut up!” scolded the lady as she closed

was the revving of the car’s engine and it wasn’t long before they arrived at

early the next morning. Since he was done with most of the projects at hand, he decided that it was high time for

three months of summer holiday had passed by extremely quickly. In just two days, the debate competition would be held. Hence, Gerald had decided to return to Mayberry and it was also why he had told Xeno to

got to his car. They even went so far as

always said even from when he was still a child, I always knew that he’d become someone whom everyone would look up to, right guys?” said Sandrilla every time

call. It was

you coming

way right

Benjamin and I are already here in

for the exams or something? Won’t your girlfriend nag you to

is earlier than theirs! What more, my cousin’s going to start studying in our university, so I just came along with her! Funnily enough, Benji’s cousin is also studying here so he’s

at the university by today, so we’ll talk then!” said Gerald before hanging up and stepping slightly harder on the car’s

the fourth year students had gone for their internships while the others chose to remain in the university for their post-graduation. Those from a select few majors however, still had three months left in their

any time to revise at all. He

campus. Just as he had anticipated, it would seem that it was the first day for

rumors that Mayberry University was filled with rich heirs, just look at that! What kind of sports car even is that?” gossiped several girls as

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then, quite a large crowd had gathered

say the least, for Gerald to adapt to all the sudden attention he was receiving. After giving the situation some thought, he decided not to drive

and parked it in a little forest nearby, just as

“Gerald?”

was shocked when he noticed the petite uniformed girl

as shocked when

moment, she smirked before saying, “Heh, what a coincidence that we

pass the Mayberry University entrance exams?” asked Gerald

someone with grades like me can’t get into this university? Haha!”

he was Xavia’s ex-boyfriend, he had been acquainted with Natasha in the

animal. During her high school years, she would frequently skip her classes to go to pubs. She even got herself a tattoo on her arm

first come to visit Xavia in Mayberry, both Xavia and Gerald didn’t have much money. To ensure that Natasha would have a good time, both of them had applied for part-time jobs. It came to a point

did you find yourself such a

her that time

down on Gerald. Since she would usually visit Xavia during the holidays, both

her as

is a coincidence,” said Gerald with

Nattie, who’s this?” asked a feminine voice. A group of girls who seemed to be her friend was now standing close

he’s my sister’s ex! He’s an utter

himself didn’t want to prolong the conversation with Natasha any longer than he needed to. As he turned around to leave,

slightly, he asked, “Your

university. In all honesty, however, she was the one who had asked for it. After all,

her future. What he had done seemed

everyone had a choice. Who was he to force her to choose him? This was the

well! Just you wait and see, you’ll definitely be hit by karma for dumping my sister!” said Natasha as she raised a fist toward him. She seemed to be

then!” said Gerald

Natasha’s smile

the Gerald you were talking about?” whispered one of her

sister is. I have no idea how much he hurt her, but he’s definitely done for this time!” said

phone out and began dialing

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had already returned to

Benjamin saw him, they immediately rushed over to give him

“Welcome back, Gerald!”

to see them as well. In no time at all, the three of them started chatting and catching up with

had returned to the campus first just to see Harper and Benjamin. He would later still

the trio continued chatting with one

he saw an unfamiliar girl

shouted the girl happily as she looked

you must be Gerald,

you! Are you Harper’s

Roseanne! You’re so handsome, Gerald!”

he’s bringing me out for lunch with my new roommates later. Are you coming

Harper had mentioned him quite often to

together, but I don’t think I’ll have the time to, since I still have to return to the office for a short while. How about this, you guys can go have lunch together first and I’ll

your things first…” said Roseanne, her voice slightly upset. Her eyes reflected her slight disappointment

again as she asked, “Actually, what time will you be done, Gerald? You’ll still have to have lunch, right? If you’re only going to your office for a short while, you can still join us!

join all of you for lunch! Well, I better get going now so that I

like he couldn’t turn her down a second

to be bringing me around anyway and

together and after exiting, they

a little bored. Despite that, having bored expressions didn’t change the

and walked with them for a while before leaving the university and returning

That

Gerald left, a few of the

guys. They’d talk about which guy in class

usually the case for the boys too though

and he has

now chiming in as

Gerald have a girlfriend, Harper?”

simply smiled before replying, “Of course he does. Actually, do you girls know who he really is? I don’t think

Who is he really?”

mysterious Mr. Crawford from Mayberry City?” asked

being wealthy, I’ve also read a post on some forum stating that more than half of the

to hear Mr. Crawford being brought up. They obviously knew

him! Gerald’s Mr. Crawford in the

immediately began either screaming

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god! That was him? We were actually walking together

pulling our legs, are you?” asked several of the

been low-key and we honestly just found out about his real identity quite recently!” replied

we were walking together earlier!

that. He was

planned to take his sister and the other girls around campus to show them where places like the library and swimming pool were. After that, they would be taken to the

wasn’t long before a few of the girls couldn’t walk any

go on anymore! I need to take a short rest and

another, the girls

if you were thirsty! I’ll go get you girls some

that it would be awkward for him to stay with the group

away and once they

duo left the building, they saw two Maybach cars parked at the

wearing sunglasses were standing attentively in front of the two cars. All of

tried to leave, all eight men stepped forward to block

are you trying to

us!” said the person who seemed to be the leader as he pointed at the fence behind the supermarket. His tone was frigidly cold

we don’t even know

Harper. However,

swiftly as well, and they all grabbed both Benjamin and Harper. The

noticed the scene

there were two Maybach cars parked at the entrance and it was obvious that the

cracking their necks and wrists as

blood off his hands with a piece of tissue before tossing

were now walking

for them there and she giggled as she

Natasha, it’s done!” replied the long-haired

voice was apparently cold no matter who he

to report early. That’s why

a

acting rampantly so nobody

had arrived at the university in a very-high-profile convoy on the very first day of school. This made

always honored to do anything

return for now. Be ready for my next call as it could be at any time!”

at campus couldn’t help but feel like something was

aren’t Harper and Benjamin

already… Why don’t we go over instead to try looking for

“Let’s go!”

who seemed to be their classmate from the neighboring dormitory suddenly ran toward Roseanne

earlier, I saw your brother getting stopped

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is he now?” replied

“Follow me!”

her immediately. When they arrived at the

“Brother!”

I’m fine but those people…

but feel a lingering