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Gerald Crawford:The Secretly Rich Man Novel (Invisible or Poorest) Chapter 591

Gerald had been searching for her for two whole days now. During that time, he had constantly thought about what Xavia had become.

While Gerald was angry that she did all those excessive and terrible things to him, he just couldn’t bring himself to hate her.

To counter that, he kept reminding himself that the current Xavia was no longer the same girl that he used to know during his freshman and sophomore years. She was a completely changed person.

He also told himself that with all the power and wealth he had now, it would be easy for him to retaliate against the two sisters. He knew that if he had really wanted to teach Natasha a lesson earlier, he could’ve just ordered for her to be crippled on the spot.

Gerald knew very well that he didn’t need to hold back or even be polite to Xavia any longer.

Despite all that, whenever he tried to be cruel toward her, he just couldn’t. His mind would wander back to the times when they were both still together. After all, Xavia hadn’t hated him at all back then, even though he was so poor.

When Xavia saw Gerald, she simply sneered before looking away. Led by Wallace, she slowly walked toward the main seat.

“Why do all of you seem to be in a daze? Your seats are over here! Oh, and of course, if you wish to sit there, Mr. Crawford, it’s not like I can stop you! Haha!” sneered Wallace as he looked at Gerald while pointing toward the seat right next to the main seat.

While it would be a great honor for anyone else to be able to sit there, Wallace’s proposal carried a different meaning for Gerald.

It clearly meant that Wallace no longer saw Gerald as an important person. This made everyone who came here with Gerald very eager to get into action.

The other wealthy businessmen and reputable figures simply sneered as they watched the scene unfold.

Gerald, for one, wasn’t stupid. It was now clear why everything had happened the way they did today.

Many of the people there had clearly chosen to go against him, opting instead to seek refuge under the Longs.

As it turned out, the people who had greeted him warmly and with respect earlier were simply setting up the scene for this exact moment!

By then, both Xavia and Yunus had already taken their seats. Xavia was smiling the entire time as she stared at Gerald. Pairing the expression on her face with the look in her eyes, it seemed almost as though she was asking whether it felt good being humiliated.

“You better watch it, Wallace Quinnens!” said Yoel angrily. He was so mad that his face had turned pale. He was prepared to fight at any moment.

However, Gerald stopped him. He didn’t want to deal with today’s affairs too rashly. Instead, he started making his way toward the side table.

“Pfft! You’re still thinking of hitting me? Some people can be so thick-skinned!” sneered Wallace.

However, this person really was very thick-skinned.

Looking toward Gerald, he said, “Come this way, Mr. Crawford! I’ll accompany you over!”

Once they got to the side table, Gerald was just about to take his seat before Wallace shouted, “Oh, apologies Mr. Crawford! That seat is reserved for another wealthy businessman! You can’t sit there!”

Hearing that, some of the wealthier businessmen burst into laughter.

Gerald simply took in a deep breath before moving to sit on the chair next to that seat. Before he could, however, Wallace simply said, “Sorry, Mr. Crawford! That seat’s for yet another businessman!”

Gerald then glared at Wallace with a fierce expression before proceeding to move to yet another seat.

“Oh sorry Mr. Crawford, but-”

Wallace’s sentence was cut short.

Gerald had just given him a tight slap to the face. He used so much of his strength in that slap that Gerald could feel a burning sensation on his palm.

Wallace cupped his hurt cheek as he sat on the ground. This was proof of how hard Gerald had slapped him. Naturally, the slapping sound drew everyone’s attention.

“You… You dare hit me?”

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Wallace had an incredulous look on his face as he held on to his now swollen cheek. After all, he was someone who had Mr. Long to back him up!

“Oh, sorry Mr. Quinnens! My hands felt a little itchy today so I couldn’t help myself from hitting you!” sneered Gerald.

As soon as Wallace heard this, he immediately stood up again. The nerve of this person! Wallace got into position, seemingly ready to hit Gerald back.

However, Gerald simply continued glaring at Wallace with one hand in his pocket. He didn’t move an inch.

It was at that moment when Wallace suddenly came to his senses.

He realized that regardless of who was backing him up, he was still dealing with Gerald right now, the richest man in Mayberry City! And his sister was even more amazing than he was! Putting their family background aside, the Crawford family wasn’t too far off in terms of wealth and power compared to the Longs.

If Wallace actually hit Gerald now, the Long family would probably be unable, or rather, unwilling to protect him! After all, why would the Longs start a war with the Crawfords just for his sake?

Wallace shuddered as he thought about it.

Today, he had already assumed some unwarranted authority to embarrass Gerald. Since he had already done that, he knew he shouldn’t push his luck.

Wallace was now well aware that he shouldn’t provoke Gerald any further.

“I’ll sit here then, Mr. Quinnes, or is there going to be another problem?” sneered Gerald as he slowly shook his slightly swollen hand. Before Wallace could reply, Gerald had already sat on one of the previous seats he had earlier been denied.

“That won’t be a problem at all, Mr. Crawford. Feel free to sit there!” said Wallace, his tone much more decent now.

As for Xavia, she could only stare at Gerald in surprise. She had initially thought that Gerald would still be as conscientious and low-profile as before, but he had changed! He was now completely different from how he used to be in the past.

The slap he gave Wallace really surprised her earlier.

Regardless of her slight shock, it still wouldn’t affect anything!

After that scene, the banquet simply resumed. It was as if nothing had ever happened. Many of the guests—who had most probably been bribed by Yunus—gathered around the man to give toasts to him. All of them neglected Gerald on purpose.

“Say, Yoel, Aiden, I’m going to the gents. Accompany me, will you?” said Gerald with a wry smile on his face.

The three of them then headed to the gents together.

“For f*ck’s sake! I’m so angry right now! Everyone’s trying their hardest to flatter that Long family guy! Mr. Crawford, I think Yunus and your ex, Xavia, are deliberately trying their hardest to go against you!” said Aiden angrily as he punched the wall.

“He’s right! I can still remember when my godsister was here in the past. As long as she was present, nobody would even dare to breathe loudly. In one of the past celebrity banquets, Wallace accidentally knocked over a cup in front of her. You should have seen him! He was so frightened that he immediately knelt and kowtowed in front of her! You’re simply too nice toward everyone, Mr. Crawford!” said Yoel.

Both Yoel and Aiden were aware of how kind-hearted Gerald was. It was the reason why they were always worried and concerned about him wherever he went. After all, Gerald treated both of them very well.

Although he grew up with his sister, the two siblings had completely different personalities.

“Just forget about it. We’ll talk about this later, I just want to-”

Gerald was wiping his hands with a tissue paper as he spoke. However, his sentence ended prematurely when he saw the girl standing near the gent’s entrance. Her arms were crossed and she was leaning against the wall.

All three of them had no idea how long she had been watching and listening in to them.

The girl simply sneered at them as she stared at Gerald.

Gerald had initially wanted to say that he wanted to settle the matter regarding Xavia first.

To his surprise, Xavia was already waiting for him outside the bathroom.

Seeing Xavia, Yoel and Aiden looked at Gerald before saying, “We’ll wait for you outside, Mr. Crawford.”

After saying that, both of them left.

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“Well this is perfect! I’ve been looking for an opportunity to have a good chat with you!” said Gerald as he felt himself blush slightly. Gerald was feeling an onslaught of complicated emotions at that moment.

“Oh? What exactly do you want to talk about?” asked Xavia with a smug and arrogant look on her face.

She then started walking toward him before saying, “You know, I’m curious about something. I’m sure you’re well aware that I’m no longer the same Xavia you used to know. Before this, I could only ever dream about living a life as luxurious as you wealthy people do. To think that that dream would one day become true! I’m now part of a wealthy and influential family, Gerald. You may have humiliated me in the past, but I’m on equal footing with you now. Tell me, Gerald! How do you feel about that?”

“I don’t mind it at all. I simply want to make things clear to you. If you think that I’ve let you down and you hold grudges against me, attack me, and only me! Don’t take your revenge out on the people around me!” replied Gerald.

“Hahaha! ‘If I think’? So you aren’t even certain if you’ve completely let me down? Don’t you think that the way you treated me before this was a bit too much?” said Xavia, her eyes growing red.

Xavia herself had reflected on her own behavior in the past. It was true that she too had mistreated Gerald a bit too much when she got together with Yuri back then. However, she had only done so to relieve herself from all the grief, poverty, and humiliation she had to suffer for being in a relationship with Gerald for those two years.

At the time, the more Xavia thought about it, the more she felt that life was extremely unfair to her. It made her feel very useless.

She knew she was quite beautiful, so why couldn’t she have the things that other girls had? The other girls had boys who took them out and bought them bags, branded cosmetics, and even iPhones! They would get to eat good food and experience a wide array of entertainment!

But not her. On the contrary, she was the one who had been spending money on him for two entire years. Where did she go wrong?

She simply didn’t want to continue living like this anymore. In the past, she would willingly endure all this out of love.

Eventually, however, was it really that wrong of her to want to be a bit more realistic?

Was it wrong of her to want to relieve herself from all her suffering? To satisfy her own vanity?

What she never anticipated, however, was that Gerald would suddenly become rich the moment they broke up.

And not just rich. He was filthy rich.

How couldn’t she have regretted her actions back then? Justice had finally been served and she was finally able to see the light at the end of the tunnel. However both of them had already parted ways.

It was impossible for her not to regret it.

After that, she waited. She waited for Gerald to come look for her so that both of them could reconcile. In fact, as long as Gerald mentioned it, she would definitely return to his side and commit herself to him wholeheartedly.

that. Instead, he started

came to know about that! This resulted in her

was exposed. Gerald was actually Mayberry City’s reputable Mr.

that day, she was faced with

him for almost three years, she could have finally gotten a chance to experience riches, honor, and glory! Alas, he had already fallen in love

disregarded her own self-esteem and dignity as she pleaded Gerald to give her another chance. All she got, however, was a view of his back

a dog that had been cast aside. She didn’t even have the face

for

She

sole motivation was to make him suffer as much

everything he had done to her. To be filled with remorse when he

even bothered

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had even waited for her to come to him

that moment, Xavia raised her hand and gave Gerald a tight

he simply said, “If this can help you vent and release all that pent up anger, then go ahead and continue hitting me! Once you’re

Xavia as

before she could slap him, she paused. She then

think that a few slaps to the face can resolve everything

want

of which, Gerald, I heard that you’ve gotten quite a number of female friends since we broke

his head and said, “What do you plan on doing to her? If you lay a finger on her, Xavia, I

response, she took in a deep breath before frowning and saying, “Hahaha! The truth is, Gerald, I

that, she took her cell phone out and began playing a

sending some children home from kindergarten. Someone was constantly keeping tabs

and I don’t even mind losing everything now. Gerald, do you believe that I can end Queta’s life in just ten seconds? Do you believe that I have the ability

or informing her about this! Doing that will only push me

harm any of those around me, I’ll definitely

said that, Xavia immediately gave him

you so heartless and ruthless

You just need to do a few things for me. Once you’re done with them, both of us

“Deal!”

to do, is to give me

saying, “That won’t

do that first then!” said Xavia rather smugly as she

immediately turned

you should know that from the very beginning, I was never the woman you imagined me to be. Even though I’m already engaged

saying that, she left the

by her statement. He really

brewed in his heart. He didn’t really know whether he should be feeling

think that Xavia was actually

now about how he had

could do about that now. Xavia was no longer the same person she used to be. While a person should refrain from hurting others, they should also remain vigilant

the washroom, he pondered about Xavia’s request. What exactly was her goal

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at his seat. Even as he sat down, a few of

at Gerald, hinting

what they’re doing! Just wait till

simply took in a deep breath before picking his wine glass up and walking

are you doing?” asked

Zack though he too was quite surprised when he saw Gerald heading toward her. However, he knew

Mr. Crawford, you came here

soon as the businessmen there saw him,

the Long family backing them up or not, they couldn’t afford to offend

stood to the side, Gerald stood in front

Gerald while staring at him, his hand in

you, Xavia!” said Gerald

up to accept the toast, she simply remained seated while slowly shaking the red wine in her own

warning, she then splashed the red wine all

wine is to repay you for how much you hurt me in

you dare call me Xavia anymore! You don’t have the right to use my name! Pay more attention to

“…What?”

splash the wine all over Gerald’s face left many, if not all, of the

wasn’t as simple a slap to

and a few others immediately stood up.

the wine off his face as he signaled for the others to leave

to be done now, right?” asked Gerald as he raised his

laughed slightly. However, after raising her second glass of red

for my personal

dumbfounded by

finally drank a glass of red wine after Gerald’s third toast to

deal with him there and then. Gerald couldn’t help but feel a slight bitterness

afraid of her at all. However, he was already at wit’s end. He just didn’t know how else to

harder for him. The whole situation just made Gerald feel very confused

Zack went to look for Zayden, the master appraiser who had

hand, went to

come looking for her, so she was already waiting for

done as you asked, Miss Yorke. I hope that you’ll order your men to leave Queta alone now! You’ve already achieved your goal of humiliating me

against you. I don’t have a reason to hurt her. However, do remember that you still have to

before saying,

things are actually relatively simple for you to accomplish. Firstly, you’ll have to let me live in your Mountain Top Villa for a few days! And don’t worry, I won’t blackmail you into giving the

a problem!” replied

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a good lesson by forcing him to close down his shop permanently. Besides, he’s quite a

is this person?” asked

never once considered paying off the debts he owed us. And that’s not the worst thing about him either! Do you remember when I told you about what happened after I took a leave to go home during sophomore year? It turns out that it was Hugh who had hired the people to beat my father up!” replied

past after all. That

me for help? You clearly have the means

it, he may not remember about the incident in the years to come. Besides, it would be inconvenient for me to use the Long’s people but that’s beside the point. The main reason I’m asking for your help, is

me to deal with. I remember when he even ordered someone to ambush you at the university. Is he the same person who founded the bar?” asked Gerald as he recalled their

even abducted a few young girls from my village and all of them are ruined now. Even my younger sister almost suffered the same fate… Don’t

help you deal with him, on

order my subordinates to leave,

and re-entered her car. The

leave, both

Don’t you think

Gerald’s sake

her. With any luck, once all her anger has been vented, she

to go back and get a change of clothes. After that, both of you will have to follow me

Mr. Crawford! We’ll start preparing

know what the incident was about, they swiftly

returned to Mountain Top

of them were done, Aiden drove them straight to a small bar in Mayberry under Gerald’s

Crawford, what exactly are we going to do here?” asked Yoel after the three of them got out of the

cigarette, Aiden smiled as he said, “I heard that

because some illegal things are happening in this tiny bar,” replied Gerald with a

tell me you came here to have some

Today, we’re

both Yoel and Aiden. By the end of his explanation, both of their eyes sparkled with excitement. With the plan made clear, all

a random booth and sat in

tattoos all over his body caught Gerald’s attention. The man was talking to a few people from the community near

man was. He was the one who owed Xavia’s

Gerald had also been beaten up by his subordinates. If it wasn’t for Xavia bringing up the incident again, Gerald wouldn’t have

Xavia since he had promised to

I take your order, sirs?” asked a young woman who was dressed up gorgeously as

his legs on the table, simply closed his eyes as he said, “I’m

sirs, we offer all sorts

off! Don’t you understand English? He said he isn’t interested in ordering anything!” shouted Aiden as he stood up

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action caused quite a racket, and several of the present people turned to look at Gerald’s booth. This included the middle-aged

usually had some sort of background or great influence backing them up. It wasn’t uncommon for people to try creating messes

this was happening, a girl sitting in a booth on the other

the girl had peeked to see

know one of those people, Tina?” asked another girl sharing

in the same booth, and the group had

do!” replied Tina

is now working in the police force, she’s definitely in touch with a much wider range of people. Tell us Tina, what exactly is that group’s leader’s background?

gone there to have fun. In a place filled with handsome men and beautiful women like this, literally everyone wanted to be the center of

rare reckless individual had appeared, so all the attention was naturally on him. The male

close to him… I only came to know about him this morning while I was handling a case. He’s a high school classmate of one of

Maia. Tina even remembered teasing Gerald that morning, asking whether he had a

their meeting this morning seemed so distant

and both Tina and

had been the one who had warned them about the

about was the real deal. Though they faced a life-or-death situation for not taking his words seriously, all three girls present in the bathroom made it out unscathed that

Maia and Tina were keen on cracking the mystery

been entrusted to him by the exceptional individual. From what Maia could assume, Gerald was

secretly the powerful person in question. After all, he was Maia’s high school classmate and

it was impossible since she

Gerald over to talk about the case, her superiors had transferred the case to another party, so both of

for the celebration party that had been interrupted that morning, it was agreed upon that it would be resumed the next day. During both her trips to the bar, Tina hadn’t been able to have a great time. Since her other friends invited her out to a bar tonight,

quite unexpected. What more, he seemed like he was about to create a messy scene here. Seeing all this unfold before her eyes made Tina even more curious than she