The Secretly Rich Man

Gerald Crawford:The Secretly Rich Man Novel (Invisible or Poorest) Chapter 641

Xavia had already planned everything out.

She knew that the moment Gerald found out that she was in danger, he would definitely come running over to save her. Xavia had no doubts about it given how well she knew his personality in the past.

Once he arrived, she would begin crying and throwing tantrums before threatening to commit suicide. After seeing that, he would definitely be saddened and try to console her!

After that, she would finally have her chance to be together with Gerald again.

While Xavia seemed like she utterly hated Gerald at first glance, her main and only aim was to make Gerald regret leaving her.

Though she had managed to corner Gerald up in the bar that day, she had never planned to order her subordinates to beat him up. The most she had wanted to do back then was to mock him slightly before asking him how it felt to have fallen right into her hands.

She wanted Gerald to be filled with grief.

To her surprise, Gerald hadn’t even bothered checking in on her today! Not even after hearing about her suicide attempt!

“Ahh! I’m so god d*mn angry!”

Though the Longs were powerful, Xavia knew in her heart that the Longs were no match against Gerald.

“Sister, I said everything you told me to, to a T! However, it really seemed like he was getting ready to be engaged!” said Natasha.

“Humph! I’m not buying it! As if he would ever get engaged to Giya! It doesn’t make any sense!”

Though she said that, Xavia was quite anxious as well. In fact, she had been nervous from the moment she learned of the news last night.

After all, the news had been specifically spread around to the Quarringtons and the Longs. Since the Long family knew about it, it didn’t take long for the information to reach Xavia.

Without warning, Xavia suddenly picked up a vase before smashing it on the floor!

She then sat on a sofa, speechless in her despair.

While this was happening, a roar of laughter could be heard at Mayberry Airport.

“Wow! Mayberry is so beautiful! Much more beautiful than Hong Kong!”

“Indeed. We chose to come here for a reason you know? By the way, Mila, you and your husband had better take us around to maximize our enjoyment here! Remember, we only managed to get a few days off! However, we really wanted to go to Mayberry with you to have a look around! We haven’t even returned home yet, so you better not disappoint us!”

The conversation had come from a few girls who were currently dragging their luggage bags out of the airport as they continued chatting excitedly among themselves.

“Speaking of which, Mila, you’ve told us before that your boyfriend is a rather exceptional person. Why didn’t you tell him to pick us up?”

The one who had asked was a cute girl who seemed to talk excitedly regardless of the situation. She had a bowl cut and her face was slightly chubby, easily making her the cutest among the six girls in the group. From the tone of her voice, she also sounded slightly naïve.

“Don’t you remember what Mila said before? Her boyfriend doesn’t really get women so he’s rather insensitive! He’s so straightforward that he doesn’t even know how to surprise her romantically! Well, it’s not a sin to be an insensitive man, but at least one of the partners in a relationship should know how to give pleasant and romantic surprises to the other! If both partners don’t know how to do that, how would the relationship even be sustained? That’s why we have our Mila here to focus on giving her Gerald surprises!” said another girl whose hair hung to around her waist. She was smiling the entire time she said that.

“Oh! I get it now! It’s like what happened a few days ago right? When Mila gave Gerald a special call on his birthday? She had told him that she would be having a short holiday in a few days, but Gerald had only said that he would meet Mila after that! I felt like smacking my forehead after hearing that! He hadn’t even taken the initiative to make any requests even though Mila had purposefully mentioned the short holiday!” said the bowl cut girl from earlier as she laughed out loud.

“That’s right! At the time, Mila hadn’t managed to hold herself back so she ended up telling Gerald about it! Personally, I think that it would’ve been better if you hadn’t told him about the holiday. You could’ve just given him a surprise from your sudden return trip! Those are the best! Then again, now that I think about it, it would be better if you guided him more since he’s already so insensitive. If you don’t, I fear that his straightforwardness will only get worse!” added yet another of the six girls.

Hearing what the other girls had to say, Mila felt like their logic was sound. Still, she hadn’t really thought about it back then.

When she had called that day, she had only mentioned the holiday because she wanted to see how Gerald would react after hearing about it.

‘Well, it’s fine. He’s just as straightforward as ever.’

Regardless, Mila had indeed wanted to return for quite a while now to give Gerald a surprise. After all, the present Gerald had changed quite a bit compared to his past self.

Mila herself wanted to be a more supportive girlfriend, so she felt like she should put in more effort in hopes that he would also learn to do the same. Once that was achieved, they would then be able to manage their relationship even better.

“Humph! Well, in my opinion, Mila’s just bragging. She may have claimed that her husband is quite powerful in Mayberry, but I couldn’t find any information about Gerald online at all!”

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Another girl from the group had said that, her arms crossed.

All six of them were housemates who were both learning new skills and doing their internships at Hong Kong Television Station.

However, they were now on holiday to enjoy themselves as a group.

The girl who had claimed that Mila was simply bragging was named Wanda Wabsor. Though her figure was similar to Mila’s, the same couldn’t be said about her appearance.

If they needed to select the station beauty in Hong Kong Television Station, Mila would undeniably get chosen since she was the most beautiful woman there. Wanda herself could barely hold second place in the beauty department.

Since all of them were housemates, not only did they live together, but they also had to learn and work in the same space most of the time. In short, they had to see and talk with each other a lot.

Being girls, it was quite hard for them to avoid feeling jealous among themselves.

However, it would be far-fetched to say that they resented each other. The most they did was mock each other playfully. Regardless, they were still happy being together.

“Oh, Wanda! Don’t say things like that! Mila would never brag! You can tell just by how loyal Mila is toward Gerald!”

“That’s right! Just look at the television station we work for. So many people have tried to gain Mila’s affection, but what does she do every time? She rejects them all! She only ever thinks about that insensitive man! When you look at it that way, Mila’s such a good girlfriend!”

The responses had come from two other girls from the group.

“Humph!” After hearing that, Wanda simply kept her mouth shut. This was honestly another reason why Wanda was jealous.

For girls living outside, it was quite normal for them to have at least some sort of ambiguous relationship with other guys, even if they already had a boyfriend.

Wanda herself had a long-distance relationship with her own boyfriend.

However, even she had some ambiguous relationships with a few guys. By that, it meant that she would neither reject nor accept the actions of some of her admirers who tried to gain her favor.

Mila on the other hand, was different. Regardless of how earnest and sincere her admirers were, Mila was always resolute with her response.

‘Sorry, but I already have a boyfriend!’

In a way, it made Wanda feel like Mila was simply too perfect.

“Humph! Well, it’s fine if you don’t want to continue talking about it. Anyway, how are our living arrangements?” asked Wanda.

“Well, I don’t have many bedrooms in my house… Actually, I have another place in mind. Let’s go to Gerald’s house! His house is quite spacious and he has a lot of bedrooms too!” said Mila.

A roar of laughter ensued.

“Mila, we all know you just want to meet Gerald sooner. You don’t even want to return home yet! That’s fine though, since it definitely beats just staying in the hotel with nothing to do. Let’s accompany Mila to visit Gerald!”

After that, they hailed a taxi before excitedly heading to Mountain Top Villa.

“Holy! Would you look at that! This… How could such a luxurious villa be built on top of a mountain? It almost seems like its peak is amidst the clouds! Mila, is this really Gerald’s house? Are we going to be staying here?” asked the girl with the cute face from before whose name was Molly Sabell.

Earlier while they were in the taxi, the taxi driver had mentioned that Mountain Top Villa cost around a hundred and twenty million dollars. Hearing that, they had been excited to see the villa for themselves.

They honestly hadn’t expected to be even more surprised now that they were standing in front of the real deal.

Wanda was filled with jealousy. So it turned out that Mila’s husband truly was a powerful and rich heir, just like she had claimed!

‘Why is she so lucky?’ Wanda thought to herself.

“Come on, let’s go in already!” said Mila as she held her besties’ hands before walking toward the villa’s door together.

Once they arrived at the door, Mila was giddy with excitement. After all, she hadn’t met Gerald in three months now. What if he wasn’t home?

Even though Mila had her own key, she still opted to ring the doorbell first.

When they heard footsteps from the inside rushing over to open the door, Mila’s excitement grew with every passing step.

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“Who is it?” asked a maid just as she opened the door.

When she saw Mila, she was visibly stunned.

‘What was such a beautiful girl doing here?’

“Um… Who are you looking for?” asked the maid.

“Is Gerald home? I’m looking for him!” replied Mila with a slight smile.

“Who’s there, Hope?” said an impatient sounding voice from inside the villa.

“They’re here to look for Gerald, Miss!” answered the maid.

“Huh?”

Hearing that, Xavia walked over to the door…

When she saw Mila, she was momentarily shocked speechless! Naturally, the same could be said for Mila when she saw Xavia.

“Mila!”

“Xavia!”

Both of them shouted each other’s name in unison.

Mila for one, definitely knew who Xavia was. After all, Xavia was Gerald’s ex-girlfriend. It was impossible for Xavia not to know who Mila was as well.

In fact, her knowing about Mila was exactly why she was sure that Gerald marrying Giya was nothing but a rumor. After all, Gerald already had Mila as his girlfriend.

‘D*mn it all!’

What more, Xavia was aware of how much Gerald loved Mila! At least that was what she still assumed to be the case up till this point…

While finding out about the engagement had initially surprised her, if Gerald really was going through it, that would only mean that he must have broken up with Mila. After all, she knew that Gerald wasn’t the kind of person to have an affair with another girl.

Far from it, in fact. Gerald was extremely serious when it came to dealing with his relationships. Otherwise, he would’ve never even considered the thought of getting engaged with Giya.

‘But since he’s broken up with Mila, why did Mila come over to look for him?’

‘F*ck! Could Mila’s end goal be the same as mine? Does she want to get back together with Gerald too? Doesn’t that mean that I’ll have another enemy to deal with who’s even more powerful than Giya?’

‘After all, Mila is very beautiful… While it’s true that I can use my past with Gerald to my advantage, what other tactics do I even have? I’m definitely no match against the two of them!’

‘This just won’t do! I must make her leave at once!’

Xavia then began plotting against Mila right there and then!

“Why are you here?” asked Mila, a frown on her face.

“Why wouldn’t I be? I’ve gotten back together with Gerald! I’m pregnant too, so I’m staying here now to take care of both me and my baby!” sneered Xavia.

who had gone

again, if she was just spouting nonsense, what was

about you? Why did you come back to look for

is

Gerald’s ex-girlfriend!” wailed Mila as

“Fck! What a scmbag!”

point, the others could already

front of such people!” said Molly as she glared

soon to someone

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before saying, “I’m going to call Gerald now! I want him to tell me in

Top Villa before throwing it directly at Xavia. Xavia was obviously

up with her yet? In fact,

happening? Did Gerald really become

Mila had already tried giving Gerald a few calls. However, he answered none

any of my calls? He used to always answer my calls immediately!”

it was as Xavia said. Gerald really was having

laugh bitterly in her

Xavia came up with a nasty plot. Just as Mila was about

you want?”

lower lip slightly

girl. I said all that to

hypocrite while shedding

Gerald has given me a luxurious life, do you know how much of a sc*mbag he actually is? He refuses to get back together with me, simply because he’s already moved on! Even though I now bear his child,

I have a great secret to

it?”

out that Gerald is actually Mr. Crawford of Mayberry! He’s filthy rich! However, he only told me

looked at Xavia for a brief moment before nodding. She was starting to slightly

all, Gerald had initially told her that his identity should never

was also living in Mountain Top Villa! That fact alone

identity as well! If that’s the case, I’ll just cut to the chase. Men usually turn wild and bad once they become rich! Once I got pregnant, I thought that I could finally fulfill my wish of getting back together with him! Alas, it just

Mila, her voice now

Gerald had truly wanted to be with another girl, I’d gladly have given up. However, he told me that he wanted me to continue being with him. He lied straight to my face while he was still together with that other

felt like she had

the engagement being held? I’m meeting him immediately!” said Mila

“He’s at…”

Mila the venue where Gerald’s engagement would

after thinking about it for a while, she realized that she would only achieve the exact

the reason why she had given up on the idea and simply

turned up at the villa out of the blue. What great

you any

“Got it!”

her

She had always given her full trust to Gerald. She simply felt that she wouldn’t have had the wrong impression

not going to misunderstand Gerald simply

to see for herself first. She needed to know if Xavia was

where you talk about him at least eight times a day!

stop talking for a moment, Wanda? Mila’s already having a hard time,” replied

a short drive, the car finally stopped in front

this should be the

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had been putting up quite a show together with

herself seemed to have lied

to keep up the façade. Hence, he was now trying

be seeing him off

that, both of them then

entrance was within sight, Gerald immediately said, “It’s high time

constantly looked at his phone while he was chatting with the others. To preserve the image of intimacy between him and Giya, the other Quarringtons had temporarily confiscated

he shouldn’t be playing with his phone so that he

said anything about it at

they continued chatting for a little while longer and having their meal, it soon led to the

tone is that?” replied Giya as she placed the phone in Gerald’s

phone off…?” said Gerald

charming face clearly reflected her stubbornness and reluctance to part with

cease to have any form of relationship with each other. At best, they could

Giya be willing to simply

didn’t want to continue retaining such an ambiguous relationship with

to

“Gerald!”

see who had shouted his

You… When did

heart plunged into despair at that very

surprised and pleased to see Mila, the situation he was currently in made their reunion

as she pinched her palm hard. She was hoping that the pain would allow her to

her other friends on the

wasn’t such a person. They had even told

from listening to the way Gerald talked back then, they could tell that

were at least certain that he wasn’t the flirtatious kind of rich

they had witnessed this scene, Molly and the others were simply astonished beyond

misunderstanding!” said Gerald as

getting engaged with someone today… Is

listen to my

ruined because of such a trivial affair, Gerald

Giya managed to say. After all, Mila’s arrival had been

Mila was a natural beauty. Her disposition was very charming as

Gerald loved her

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her eyes, very strong emotions were

want to see you again!” shouted Mila as she shoved

Wanda scowled,

she couldn’t help but

They would definitely resent

from anxiety. He simply couldn’t imagine why Mila

began chasing after

onslaught of complicated emotions. Since she couldn’t process all of

she simply turned

when Mila and her friends were all huddled together

curtains back slightly before saying, “Mila, please don’t cry anymore… That man still has some kind of conscience. He rushed all the way here and he’s now standing outside your

leave already! I don’t ever want to see his face again!” wailed Mila as she hugged both

other. While all of them were angry, they were simultaneously thinking of how pitiful

above all else upon returning to Mayberry! In the end, however, she had to witness such a

demand a clear explanation from him!” said Molly, her voice slightly anxious as

Molly

am. Is Mila alright? Everything you saw was just a misunderstanding!” said Gerald, getting

locking arms with you in the hotel earlier. How could any of

are you Mila’s colleague from Hong Kong? And yes, everything was faked. Could you

knows if you’re telling the truth? Don’t even try anything funny, I’ve already seen several tricks used

but do you know how well Mila treats you Gerald? There are countless people at the television station who have tried to gain her affection, you

Because of that, she was always extremely careful whenever she dealt with her admirers. Whenever anyone tried to overstep their boundaries, she

However, she stood her ground every time, making sure to be both cold and aloof toward every guy who had ever tried

refrained from saying those hurtful

simply felt that the entire situation

aware!” replied Gerald as he

girlfriend, hearing the extent of how much she valued him made him touched. Simultaneously, it also made him filled with a

Molly said was right. Mila had always treated him the same

line a few times before during incidents that involved him helping his friends. However, when it rained, it poured, and each

refrain from having any male friends at all,

contact with girls for

Gerald just couldn’t help but feel guilty. He just hoped that he could explain himself well enough for Mila to

See, that girl from earlier? She’s just a friend

everything that had led to that

Gerald’s eyes the entire time. By the time

telling the truth? Then again… There’s one more thing that doesn’t add up. Let’s

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that girl?”

hard for him

wanted Mila not

not lying. I’ll try to advise Mila on this. You’d better not be feeding us any lies.

the kind of reckless or flirtatious rich hair. On the contrary,

saying the truth, then Molly was definitely willing to help him

returned to

she came down again before saying with a sigh, “I’m sorry, but I can’t help you Gerald. Mila simply refuses to listen to me… She doesn’t even want to see you at all.

that, she returned

could only sigh in response. He

Mila to return. Now that she was back, they

that moment, Gerald’s phone began ringing. It

Gerald as he felt a gentle smile form on his face. After all, he had always treated

I’m not Queta. I’m Lisa, her colleague. We’ve met

about her tone hinted that something urgent

What’s

now in the hospital!” explained Lisa, her voice more anxious than

“What?”

was shocked to

at the stairs for a brief moment. At first, he considered shouting so that Mila would know that he was leaving for something important. However, he feared that it

resenting him now. In the end, he concluded

me clearly!” said Gerald

when Queta suddenly said that she was feeling sick while we were having our afternoon classes. I had initially gotten some hot water for her, thinking that she was just having a regular fever. Unexpectedly, she fainted not too long after! I’m now in the hospital with her and she’s

first place?” asked Gerald anxiously as he hailed a taxi. After learning more details, he then rushed to the hospital that Lisa and Queta were

that sc*mbag say?” asked the other

but it seems like he’ll

Is he really that loyal?” sneered Wanda as she drew

she saw was Gerald getting into

told you! It’s only been a short while yet he’s already hailed a cab and left! Just look at that, Mila!” said Wanda as she pointed

she realized that what Wanda had

I didn’t want to listen to your explanation… But how could

could’ve just waited downstairs for a little longer.

you’ve left.

filled with excruciating pain at

happening, Gerald

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in the ward. She looked terribly

asked Gerald as he walked toward her

from my body. My vision went dark and the next thing I knew, I had already fainted,” said Queta in