The Secretly Rich Man

Gerald Crawford:The Secretly Rich Man Novel (Invisible or Poorest) Chapter 661

“What’s going on here, Mila?”

Though Mr. Hill admired Mila a lot, he still had to be impartial, especially when so many people were involved with the uproar.

“Explain it to the director yourself, Xyleena!” said Hallie as she dragged Xyleena into the spotlight.

Xyleena, for one, had been unwilling to speak in the first place. She could only stammer, reluctant to tell the truth. After all, she and Mila were on good terms. Mila was also usually a very nice person.

However, after finding out that the culprit was Mina, there was nothing more that Xyleena could say. For the sake of Mila’s dignity, she honestly just wanted to remain silent and let it all slide.

“Explain yourself, Xyleena!” demanded Mr. Hill as he frowned.

Seeing that she had no other choice, Xyleena detailed everything that had happened the day before. She couldn’t lie about it either since there had been so many witnesses around when it happened.

After hearing her explanation, Mr. Hill found it difficult to believe what she had said. Quite honestly, he didn’t buy her story at all.

However, if he tried to gloss things over or refuse to make a fair decision after hearing all that, he knew he would have to eventually deal with Hallie who could most definitely report the case to the police.

What more, Hallie had brought along many of her college classmates to support her. They would definitely not let the case rest easily if he persisted with picking Mila.

“Mila, I can’t do much regarding this matter. If that’s what really happened, then I’m afraid I can’t give the spot to you!” said Mr. Hill.

“You definitely shouldn’t!” said Hallie as she crossed her arms.

Narissa simply stood in a corner as she looked at Mila. She seemed like she wanted to say something. However, before she could even make a move, she spotted a warning gaze from Hallie.

Seeing that, Narissa could only helplessly clench her fists and lower her head. She felt shameless.

There was nothing Mila could say to defend herself. As a result, she had no choice but to watch her opportunity get taken away by someone else.

She was simply in a helpless position since nobody dared to go against Hallie.

“Mila!” said Molly as she and the others approached her.

“Don’t worry, Molly. I’m fine. I just need to use the restroom!” replied Mila as she turned around to leave.

After washing her hands, Mila was just about to leave the ladies when Hallie and a few of her good friends blocked Mila’s path.

“What else do you want? Aren’t you done yet?” said Mila as she glared at Hallie icily.

“Oh, but of course I’m not! I know what these people will think of me. Actually, maybe they already think that I deliberately planted the evidence there to frame you, but it doesn’t really matter anymore. While the opportunity is now mine and you’ve clearly lost, I’m definitely not done with you yet!” replied Hallie as she glared back, her eyes reddened.

Ever since she was a child, Hallie had always wanted to be first in everything. Regardless of where she went or whatever organization she was participating in, she wanted to be the leader. The ‘Big Sister’ of everything.

There was nobody who dared not to call her that.

Since she had come to the TV station to study and learn, she had also taken advantage of the people and platform there, resulting in almost everyone referring to her as the ‘Big Sister’.

Despite that, she was still lacking behind Mila in almost every aspect.

What more, she thought that Mila was simply faking her friendliness, and that she had fooled everyone into liking her.

From the poor Narissa, to the extremely wealthy Xyleena whose boyfriend was equally as rich, all of them treated Mila well.

In the past, Xyleena had been one of Hallie’s best friends. Now however, she was extremely close to Mila as well.

‘Do you really think I haven’t figured it out yet?’ Hallie thought to herself.

If someone else or even Hallie had stolen Xyleena’s valuables, Hallie knew that Xyleena wouldn’t have easily forgiven any of them, not even her. Rather, Xyleena would probably not let the thief get away without a fight!

However, not only did Xyleena not pursue the matter when Mila had been framed as the thief, but she had even convinced the others not to spread the news around as it could have an unfavorable effect on Mila!

Why…?

Just why did everyone like Mila Smith so much?!

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“I don’t care if you hold any grudges against me. It’s not like I can even fight you!” sneered Mila.

“Oh, it’s not about that. I just don’t understand why everyone likes you but hates me. Even though everyone knows that you’re the one who stole the ring, I’m sure that they’re all still going to think about your wellbeing first! In fact, I’m certain they’ll start saying that I’m the one who framed you!”

“I don’t want to hear it. However, I believe that the truth will prevail in the end!” said Mila as she tried to leave.

“Stop right there! I’m the ‘Big Sister’ here! You can’t just ignore me like that!” shouted Hallie as she grabbed Mila’s arm and forcefully pulled her back.

A second later, Mila could feel a burning sensation on her cheek. Hallie had just slapped her!

“I’m going to go ahead and say it now. I’ve been meaning to teach you a lesson for the longest time! I’ve held myself back every time others praised you, but there’s no need for me to put up with your bullsh*t anymore!” said Hallie as she raised her hand, preparing to land another slap.

“Stop right there! What on earth are you doing, Hallie?” shouted Xyleena.

At that moment, several girls rushed toward the scene. Among them was Xyleena and several of Mila’s dorm mates.

Xyleena had early sensed that something was amiss when she saw Hallie walking together with her gang of friends.

“Who do you think you are to hit Mila?”

“So what if I hit her? What’re you going to do about it? I’m the ‘Big Sister here! I’ll teach her a god d*mn lesson whenever I feel like it!” retorted Hallie.

She then pointed at Mila before saying, “If you want to remain here next time, just be honest!”

After saying that, she led her gang away.

“Are you alright, Mila?” asked Xyleena in a worried tone.

“I’m fine!”

“Dmn it, that Hallie’s being such a btch! That field spot was supposed to be yours, but after her meddling, you now only get to greet the attendees at the entrance! I can’t stand that btch and her hateful as anymore! Let’s beat her up!” said Molly furiously.

“Don’t even think about it. If you even touch her in the slightest, it’s definitely going to be much more difficult for you girls to gain a foothold here, especially if you’re doing it for my sake. Leave it be, there’s nothing else we can do since she’s the boss around here!” said Mila, her tone grateful.

Mila personally didn’t mind being an entrance hostess. After all, she would rather do that than drag Molly and the other girls into the matter.

At that moment, Narissa walked over to Mila’s side before saying, “Mila, we have to greet the guests now… Many wealthy businessmen and celebrities are already coming over. Let’s head over first…”

However, when their eyes met, Narissa accidentally let out a squeak.

“Humph! I don’t see you getting a promotion for being a bootlicker!” sneered Molly as she stared at Narissa.

Everyone else there gave her an equal look of contempt before leaving to get the rest of their things done.

Mila simply looked at Narissa before saying, “Sure, let’s go!”

Once they arrived at the entrance, they saw that the big square was crowded. Many VVIPs were also already present at the venue.

Unlike Hallie, she was now able to walk amongst the group of big celebrities.

“M-Mila… I’m… I’m so sorry!” said Narissa out of the blue. She was looking at Mila as she said that and her cheeks were burning red.

She simply couldn’t hold it in any longer and she soon burst into tears.

For Narissa, it had always been difficult for her to study outside. It was Mila who had constantly treated her well. Even when she faced hardships financial wise, Mila had always been the one who had used her own money to help her.

It was near unbearable for Narissa to see how much trouble she had caused Mila.

“Mila… You have to understand… I was forced to… Otherwise, I would’ve gotten into trouble…” said Narissa in between sobs.

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Narissa then explained the entire plan that Hallie had set up to frame Mila.

Basically, since the opportunity to work with the TV station was extremely important to Narissa, Hallie had threatened her by saying that she wouldn’t let Narissa intern there if she didn’t go along with the plan!

Because of that, Narissa had no choice but to cooperate with her.

While Mila had indeed been somewhat angry with Narissa, after hearing her side of the story, she just couldn’t hold any grudges against her anymore.

After all, she couldn’t just put the blame on Narissa.

If Mila lost this position, sure, it would affect her job later on. However, she could still return to Mayberry where she still had her family and Gerald.

However, if Narissa lost the position, she would have nothing left.

‘If I were in her shoes, I would probably do the same thing, right?’ Mila thought to herself.

In the end, the true culprit of this entire fiasco was Hallie Yates. If she needed to hate someone, it should definitely be Hallie.

“I’m thinking of standing my ground against Hallie, Mila. I don’t want her to continue treating you like this!” huffed Narissa.

“Please don’t. It’s fine, I don’t blame you at all. I know that you’re having a hard time, but this matter is between Hallie and me. I won’t blame anyone else but her!” said Mila.

“Humph! How dare both of you talk nonsense! Stand still already!” said Hallie as she walked over to them, a smug smile on her face.

“Molly! Wanda! Stand here as well! We need more people handling the guests so I requested for two more hostesses!”

Hallie then glanced at Molly and Wanda as she stood by the entrance. By then, the VIPs had already begun showing up and they were all ready to greet them.

“William Rye, President of Yanken, has arrived!”

Following that announcement, a young man walked over like a superstar, surrounded by lots of people.

As he walked on, a flag representing the VIP was raised.

Every VIP who attended was prepared to show something off to present their identity and business.

After all, this was a prime opportunity for them to advertise and make themselves known since people from all over the world—all the attendees being wealthy businessmen—were flooding the grand scene.

“The President of Modow has arrived!”

One after another, the number of VIPs steadily increased.

Hallie herself had the honor of standing at the very end to welcome and shake hands with each of the VIPs.

By then, the red carpet had already been stepped on by what seemed like hundreds of wealthy businessmen and celebrities.

For some odd reason, the longer she stood there, the more excited Mila felt. However these were just bigshots from Sunnydale.

‘Why the hell am I even feeling excited?’

All of a sudden, she wondered if he too would be one of the VIPs…

Outside the venue, paparazzi and reporters were swarming the red carpet area. After all, aside from their charming faces, the VIPs were also flaunting their expensive luxury cars to show how powerful and wealthy they each were.

as she ran

was now here, it wasn’t hard for Mila to imagine Hallie kicking her other

of Hallie! Even if all her

I don’t know!” replied Mila as she shook her

stubborn you are to prove yourself as a strong and independent woman! What’s so bad about being called a trophy

in her quest to become an independent woman, getting into trouble with Hallie

would’ve used him to embarrass Hallie for bullying

thing, she was also standing together with them, looking

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able to show off slightly

she approached Mila and Molly who had been whispering to each other

to see another day! I’ve already told you that Mila’s boyfriend is Mr. Crawford from Mayberry, an extremely powerful man! He may even come today, and if he does, well… You’ll just have to wait

of several rich people in my life, but never have I heard of… What’s his name again? Crawford from

and see, Hallie! You just wait

suddenly escalate as ten dazzling sports cars, unlike any of the previous

surprising to see such expensive cars here,

many expensive sports cars before in her life, this was the first time she was

staff members dressed in suits were already rushing toward the

that felt chills run down

Crawford’s

“What? He’s arrived early!”

to be in utter shock as the hosts and hostesses began running downstairs to

were many other VIPs, Mr.

earlier entered exited again, just to greet him after

“…What? Mr. Crawford exists?!”

anyone had ever seen. It was as though

commotion happening before her eyes, she no longer doubted that Mr. Crawford was indeed, the most

didn’t take long for her to snap out of it, and once she did, she immediately threw jealous glances at Mila as she said incredulously, “You

be that she was never actually a match for Mila

even able to have such a powerful

look star-struck! Every word we said was true! Mila here is Mr. Crawford’s girlfriend!”

to see how Hallie would react after being beaten

hand, had her eyes peeled on

she hadn’t even had the chance to talk to him properly despite

that she didn’t regret resenting Gerald was a big fat

most luxurious convoy we’ll be able to

in there costs at least three million dollars!

crowd gasped in surprise after hearing that, the cars

here!”

the television building’s top floor, and the

shot out from the water fountains on both sides of the pond while

her head lifted, nervously

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car’s door was finally opened, the crowd

guy with eyes as small as pumpkin seeds stepped out as he

“Is he Mr. Crawford?”

“Really?”

Holden! The son of the richest

I guess by the looks of it, Yoel’s

the crowd was busy discussing among themselves again, the stage manager looked visibly disappointed

take Yoel seriously. After

other hand, wasn’t familiar with Yoel. This made

‘Why didn’t Gerald come…?’

she would’ve hidden in a corner so that he couldn’t spot her. Regardless, it was no

liked to show off, any girl’s heart would throb like crazy if they ever

it wasn’t her boyfriend in the car. It didn’t seem

stairs by the guide, Hallie—who had earlier been scared witless—said, “Well, well, well. What have we here? Why didn’t your boyfriend come over to

clearly trying to

Crawford after all! Why isn’t he here?” said Molly rather regretfully. She was certain of how utterly pleased Hallie must have been feeling

btch? Weren’t you talking about how great your boyfriend was earlier? Embarrassing!

she could say another word, another burst of

god! Oh god, oh god, oh god!” shouted someone

of cars even

company’s top customers? I think it was around three years ago when they revealed online that each car costs about ten million dollars! The cars are each equipped with a superior artificial intelligence system and their bodies are said to be even stronger than that of bulletproof cars! I don’t think I

million dollars for a car… There’s like…

telling me that what we’re seeing now

who were waiting in

people there had gone through several hardships to earn what they had today, the VIP that would soon be making their appearance had a convoy

all, of the people in the crowd had gone

the stage manager, he could see that the stage manager himself was taking several

for today,

her! Tell everyone to start paying attention immediately! Don’t make any mistakes or you’ll be dealt with accordingly!” said the manager, his voice quivering

cars stopped in front of the entrance, the stage manager

Hallie, and the other girls were frozen in anticipation as well. All of them were too shocked at the scene to

hardly believe any of what she was

To think that there were still people way richer than he was. After all, the

everything was just

VIPs had formed two uniform rows outside it, standing ready and alert to greet their grandest guest

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saw the young woman step out, everyone in

be around twenty-seven years old—had a pair of branded sunglasses on. She also

her shoulders slightly, allowing her blazer to seamlessly fall off her shoulders. One of her bodyguards caught on to

extremely capable and

strong aura as well, pressuring a lot

fell on the large flag placed right outside the scene. It was Gerald’s flag. She then smiled slightly before pointing at it and shouting, “Raise that

said the head of the broadcasting station who

wave of his hand, he immediately ordered

at the entrance held on to their breaths as they remained bowed down. It

terrified to say a word, most of their legs quivering as though they had just

all watched as Gerald’s flag was slowly lifted

that, the woman’s

then walked forward and handed her handbag over to Mila, who just so happened to be the first in line among the others who were also tasked

was still looking at

only want Gerald’s flag to be raised higher?

knew that even though Gerald had several female friends, he was still loyal to her. However, after seeing all this, she

woman seemed

said the woman as

at that moment when Mila broke from her daze and finally realized

station was so terrified at that moment that his eyes were bloodshot as he

the grand VIP arrived. Yet here Mila was, making a mistake

the woman as she continued chewing on her gum

She was so frightened

punish her and her entire family!” said the head of the broadcasting

slightly slow reaction,

‘She’s simply too overbearing!’

that moment, Mila was more frightened than ever. After all, the woman standing before her

nonsense!” retorted the woman as

saying nonsense, yes! I apologize for not watching my mouth!” shouted the head

his mouth was stained with

lowered her head at that moment. She was

to be all over

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why were you staring at that flag earlier?” asked the

her head, unsure of even what to

the woman noticed the slap mark on Mila’s cheek. She then stretched her hand out and lifted Mila’s chin

slapped. Such a pity… Where are you from?” asked the woman, her tone sounding genuinely

“M-Mayberry!” replied Mila.

question since she didn’t want her to know that she

was still unsure of that

University! Her academic results are outstanding!” replied the

woman said nothing as she took a few sneaky glances at Mila before turning to enter the

entered through the door, she turned around and

she entered

Why are you still standing there in a daze? Go follow the president already!” said the head

“G-got it!”

shock. However,

other hand, was left

She thought

taking particularly good care of Mila? Was it because she heard that Mila was from Mayberry University? She didn’t even tell Mila to

was filled with

Crawford.

the surname of Crawford as

assigned to help her out. Because of that, both Hallie and Mila had to work together on stage at the

jealousy, Hallie looked at

that Mila was busy refilling tea for the guests—a

Hallie walked past Mila, she gave her an extremely brief but cold glare before

was holding nearly toppled to the floor! Thankfully, Mila was able to catch it in time! While the cup was safe, its contents were

was none other

Yoel as he glared at Mila

terribly sorry!”

hatred for Hallie had bloomed within Mila. It was obvious that Hallie’s jealousy had driven her to continue creating trouble for Mila,

find out what his true relationship was with

now that Mr. Yoel Holden had been addressing

kind of relationships did Gerald have

them about it, after giving it some thought, she refrained from doing so. After all, she was only part of the staff there. They, on the other

acted rashly and asked such a personal question, what would they think of

a simple apology?” said Yoel as he immediately got

from Yoel’s push was strong enough to send Mila falling to the

phone fell to

seemed like President Crawford was the main guest today, Yoel was clearly the actual one in

had been given the role

to attend any grand functions, either Yoel—who was Gerald’s godbrother—or Aiden

already busy when the event invitation was received, Zack hadn’t bothered informing him about it. Instead, Zack simply went

obedient and nice in front of Gerald, both he and Aiden were truthfully quite reckless and arrogant when they were on

of that, it would certainly not be him if he didn’t get angry after being drenched in water by a rude assisting staff

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everyone present at the scene

Molly was equally terrified and sad for Mila as she watched her good friend get

Crawford herself, who was getting a massage at

teach you a lesson now, you’ll never learn!” shouted Yoel as he raised his

blow, he paused right in

lock screen on Mila’s phone—which had earlier fallen to the side—contained

What?!” said Yoel,

to see his godbrother’s photo in some assisting

was. Since he wasn’t able to come up with any logical conclusions yet, he refrained from beating her up just

me!” said Mila as

you have Mr. Crawford’s photograph as your lock screen photo?”