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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.

said Molly as she ran to her

here, it wasn’t hard for Mila to imagine Hallie

If he does, we can make a fool out of Hallie! Even if all her contacts banded up together, they’d still

Mila as

because of how stubborn

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

to embarrass Hallie for bullying her. That way, Hallie wouldn’t ever dare to mess with

hadn’t said a thing, she was also standing together with

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even she would be able to show off

guys talking about?” said Hallie with a snicker as she approached Mila and Molly who had been

it’s true that you’ve been freely toying around with us, don’t ever try to cross the line. Consider this to be a fair warning if you wish to live to see another day! I’ve already told you that Mila’s boyfriend is Mr. Crawford from Mayberry, an extremely powerful man! He may

terrified… Please, I’ve heard of several rich people in my life, but never have I heard of… What’s his

see, Hallie! You just wait and

crowd’s excitement seemed to suddenly escalate as ten dazzling sports cars, unlike

expensive cars here, to say

was shocked speechless. While she had seen many expensive sports cars before in her life, this was the first time she was seeing a convoy of this many luxury cars

stopped, a few staff members dressed in suits were already rushing toward the greeting hostess’s side

heard that felt chills

Crawford’s

“What? He’s arrived early!”

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

other VIPs, Mr. Crawford was still the most important

of the businessmen and heirs that had earlier entered exited again, just to greet him after hearing

“…What? Mr. Crawford exists?!”

had ever seen. It was as though her heart almost stopped

she no longer doubted that Mr. Crawford was indeed, the most important person

to snap out of it, and once she did, she immediately threw jealous glances at Mila as she said incredulously, “You said Mr. Crawford’s

was never actually a match for

always this lucky? To be even able to have such

we said was true! Mila here is Mr. Crawford’s girlfriend!” replied Molly

see how Hallie would react after being beaten in

on the other hand, had her

about how she hadn’t even had the chance to talk to him properly despite having returned to Mayberry briefly

didn’t regret resenting Gerald was a big

convoy we’ll be able to see tonight, right?”

cars in there costs at least

from within the crowd gasped in surprise

Crawford’s here!” shouted a

on the television building’s top floor, and

sides of

herself had her head lifted, nervously looking

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was finally

chubby guy with eyes as small as pumpkin seeds stepped out as he waved at the crowd

“Is he Mr. Crawford?”

“Really?”

Holden! The son of the richest man in

I guess by the looks of it, Yoel’s attending in

among themselves again, the stage manager looked visibly disappointed

Yoel seriously. After all, Yoel

familiar with Yoel. This made her slightly surprised and disappointed when

‘Why didn’t Gerald come…?’

if Gerald had made his appearance, she would’ve hidden in a corner so that he couldn’t spot her.

any girl’s heart would throb like

the car. It didn’t seem

was led up the stairs by the guide, Hallie—who had earlier been scared witless—said, “Well, well, well. What

trying to rub

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

trying to pull off, btch? Weren’t you talking about how great your boyfriend was earlier? Embarrassing! It seems

could say another word, another burst of excitement could be

god! Oh god, oh god,

cars

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

a car… There’s like… Five, ten… Twenty of

telling me that what we’re seeing now is a convoy worth two

who were waiting in anticipation this time. Even the businessmen were giddy with

had gone through several hardships to earn what they had today, the VIP that would soon be making their appearance had a convoy worth two hundred million

not all, of the people in the crowd had

gaze to the stage manager, he could see that the

the main VIP for today, right

everyone to start paying attention immediately! Don’t make any mistakes or

stage manager began walking briskly toward them

the other girls were frozen in anticipation as well. All of them were too shocked at the scene to even remember that they were

Mila could hardly believe any of what she

Gerald was. To think that there were still people way richer than he was. After all, the main VIP was a person who owned a

did she even live in? Gosh, everything was just so extravagant to the point where this entire

and several other VIPs had formed two uniform rows outside it,

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they saw the young woman step out, everyone in the two rows immediately

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

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

be extremely capable and strong. These were

pressuring a lot of

her gaze fell on the large flag placed right outside the scene. It was Gerald’s flag. She then smiled slightly

of the broadcasting station who had not dared to

his hand, he immediately ordered his subordinates to

entrance held on to their breaths

be over fifty didn’t dare to do anything. They were simply too terrified to say

all watched as Gerald’s flag was slowly lifted

the

to Mila, who just so happened to be the first in line among the others who were also

however, Mila was still looking at

did the president only want Gerald’s flag to be raised higher? What

Gerald had several female friends, he was still loyal to her. However, after seeing all this, she was starting

the woman seemed

woman as she

her daze and finally realized that the woman had been

of the broadcasting station was so terrified at that moment that his eyes were bloodshot as he growled, “Mila! What the hell are

VIP arrived. Yet here

woman as

terribly sorry!” answered Mila. She was so frightened that her face has

to punish her and her entire family!” said the

occurred to Mila that just because of her slightly slow reaction, even her family would be brought into

‘She’s simply too overbearing!’

the woman standing before her now—who was exerting an immensely powerful aura—had every right to do as

nonsense!” retorted the woman as she rolled her eyes

not watching my mouth!” shouted the head as he harshly slapped himself

was done, his mouth was stained

hand, lowered her head

to be all over for

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that flag

unsure

the slap mark on Mila’s cheek. She then

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

“M-Mayberry!” replied Mila.

she didn’t want her to know

all, Mila was still unsure of that woman’s

here from Mayberry University! Her academic results are outstanding!” replied the head of the broadcasting

nothing as she took a few

around and pointed at Mila before saying, “You there! Follow

she entered without

in a daze? Go follow the

“G-got it!”

However, she

the other hand,

thought

Mila was from Mayberry University? She didn’t even

was filled with

was Crawford. She had found out about this when she

she bore the surname

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

jealousy, Hallie looked at Mila with murderous eyes whenever

later—when she saw that Mila was busy refilling tea for the guests—a nasty plot formed

her an extremely brief but cold glare before

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

was

what you’ve done!” said Yoel as he glared at

terribly sorry!”

that, a burning hatred for Hallie had bloomed within Mila. It was obvious that Hallie’s

Gerald, Mila had been meaning to find out what his true

by now that Mr. Yoel Holden had been addressing

kind of relationships did Gerald have with both of

she refrained from doing so. After all, she was only part of the staff there. They, on the other hand,

asked such a personal question, what would they think of

just a simple apology?” said Yoel as

strong enough to send Mila

the process, her phone fell to the ground as

it seemed like President Crawford was the main guest today, Yoel

Yoel had been given

events, whenever Gerald was busy or unable to attend any grand functions, either Yoel—who was Gerald’s godbrother—or

invitation was received, Zack hadn’t bothered informing him about it. Instead, Zack simply went through the usual process of electing Yoel to take Gerald’s place, since

Gerald, both he and Aiden were truthfully quite reckless and arrogant when they were on their

didn’t get angry after being drenched in water by a rude assisting staff

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equally terrified and sad for Mila as she watched her good friend get shoved to the floor, Hallie was contrastingly sneering

who was getting a massage at that moment, pretended

Crawford! If I don’t personally teach you a lesson now, you’ll never learn!” shouted Yoel

first blow, he paused right in the nick

had noticed just in time, that the lock screen on Mila’s phone—which had

What?!” said

Mr. Crawford?” asked Yoel, clearly surprised to see

her phone up, trying hard to figure out who she really was. Since he wasn’t able to come up with any logical conclusions yet,

my phone to me!” said Mila as

you have Mr. Crawford’s photograph as your lock