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.

Mila!” said Molly as she ran to her

hard for Mila to imagine Hallie

come? If he does, we can make a fool out of Hallie! Even if all

replied Mila as she shook her

love of god! I can’t believe you’re this stubborn! If I had a rich boyfriend like yours, I would’ve followed him around the world! It’s all because of how stubborn you are to prove yourself as a strong and independent woman! What’s so bad about being called a trophy wife? For me, as long as my

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

her heart, Molly thought that if Gerald was her boyfriend, she would’ve used him to embarrass Hallie for bullying her. That way, Hallie wouldn’t ever dare to

she was also standing together

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to show off

approached Mila

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 even come today, and if he does, well… You’ll just have to wait to find

in my life, but never have I heard of… What’s his name again?

and see, Hallie! You just wait and see!” said

suddenly escalate as ten dazzling

such expensive cars

sports cars before in her life, this was

in suits were already rushing toward the greeting hostess’s side while

who heard that felt chills run down their

Mr. Crawford’s

“What? He’s arrived early!”

still seemed to be in utter shock as

though there were many 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 word about his

“…What? Mr. Crawford exists?!”

face was the palest anyone had ever seen. It was as though her heart

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

jealous glances at Mila as she

be that she was never actually a

even able to have such

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

wanted to see how Hallie would react after

on the other hand, had her eyes peeled on

expecting any help from Gerald. Rather, she was thinking about how she hadn’t even had the chance to talk to him properly despite having returned to

that she didn’t regret resenting Gerald

be the most luxurious convoy we’ll be able to see tonight, right?” exclaimed

the ten cars in there costs at least three million dollars!

in surprise after

here!” shouted

off on the television building’s top floor, and the night sky

on both sides of the pond while

herself had her head lifted, nervously looking out for

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car’s door was finally opened, the crowd was

eyes as small as pumpkin seeds stepped out as he waved at the crowd in

“Is he Mr. Crawford?”

“Really?”

recognize who he is! He’s Yoel Holden! The

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

was busy discussing among themselves again, the stage manager looked visibly disappointed when he saw Yoel instead

take Yoel seriously. After all, Yoel Holden was also

familiar with Yoel. This made her slightly surprised and

‘Why didn’t Gerald come…?’

he couldn’t spot her. Regardless, it was no lie that she had at least hoped to have been able to see

girl’s heart would throb like crazy if they ever saw their boyfriend making

boyfriend in the car. It didn’t seem like

led up the 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

was clearly trying to rub it

all! Why isn’t he here?” said Molly rather regretfully. She was certain

how great your boyfriend was earlier? Embarrassing!

she could say another word, another burst of excitement

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

cars even are

ten million dollars! The cars are each equipped with a

right? Ten million dollars for a car…

what we’re seeing now is a

wasn’t just the youngsters at the entrance who were waiting in anticipation this time. Even the businessmen were

people there had gone through several hardships to earn what they had today,

in the crowd had gone pale, clearly overly

shifted his gaze to the stage manager, he could see that the stage manager himself was taking several deep breaths to

is the main VIP for today,

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

the stage manager began walking briskly toward them to greet the

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

Mila could hardly believe any

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

in? Gosh, everything was just so extravagant

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

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the young woman step out, everyone in the two rows immediately bowed

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

she continued chewing on her gum, she tilted her shoulders slightly, allowing her blazer to seamlessly fall off her shoulders. One of her bodyguards caught on to it before it even managed to touch the

eyes. They also seemed to be extremely capable and strong.

as well, pressuring a lot of the present people to not even dare to take a

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

station who had not dared to even straighten his body

of his hand, he immediately ordered

entrance held on to their breaths as they

be over fifty didn’t dare to do anything. They were simply too terrified to say a word, most of their legs quivering as though

flag was slowly lifted to

that, the woman’s smile

then walked forward and handed her handbag over to Mila, who just so happened to be the first

Mila was still looking at

flag to be raised higher? What exactly

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

seemed

woman

was at that moment when Mila broke from her daze and finally realized that the woman had been handing out her

that his eyes were bloodshot as he growled, “Mila! What

to make any mistakes when the grand VIP arrived. Yet

you new here?” said the woman as she continued

was so frightened

and her entire family!”

Mila that just because of her slightly slow reaction, even

‘She’s simply too overbearing!’

Mila was more frightened than ever. After all, the woman standing before her now—who

her? Cease your nonsense!” retorted the woman as she rolled

yes! I apologize for not watching my mouth!” shouted the head as he

done, his mouth

her head at that moment. She was filled with

to be all over for Mila

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at that flag earlier?” asked

her head, unsure

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

you were slapped. Such a pity… Where are you from?” asked

“M-Mayberry!” replied Mila.

since she didn’t want her

was still unsure of that woman’s

who was chosen and sent here from Mayberry University! Her academic results are outstanding!” replied the

nothing as she took a few sneaky glances at Mila before turning to

the door, she turned around and pointed at Mila before saying,

she entered without

a daze? Go follow the president already!” said the head of

“G-got it!”

still in deep shock. However, she

on the other hand,

thought to

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

filled with

when Mila finally realized that the president’s surname was Crawford. She had found out about this when she heard others addressing

surname of Crawford

for Mila to follow her, Mila was placed within the group of assistants assigned to help her out. Because of that, both Hallie and Mila had to work together on stage at the same

jealousy, Hallie looked at Mila with murderous eyes whenever

later—when she saw that Mila was busy refilling tea

past Mila, she gave her an extremely brief

able to catch it in time! While the cup was safe,

was none

he glared at Mila angrily, a frown already forming

terribly sorry!”

she said that, a burning hatred for Hallie had bloomed within Mila. It was obvious

here in place of Gerald, Mila had been meaning to find out what his true relationship was with Gerald. She

addressing President Crawford

did Gerald have with both

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

a personal

apology?” said

Yoel’s push was strong enough to send Mila falling

the process, her phone fell to the ground

main guest today, Yoel was clearly the actual one in control

given the role of

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

informing him about it. Instead, Zack simply went through

obedient and nice in front of Gerald, both he and Aiden

be him if he didn’t get angry after

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at the

Mila as she watched her good friend get shoved to the floor, Hallie was contrastingly sneering like there was

Crawford herself, who was getting a massage at that moment, pretended like she

you to offend Mr. Crawford! If I don’t personally teach you a lesson now, you’ll

his first blow, he paused right in

screen on Mila’s phone—which had earlier fallen to the side—contained Mr. Crawford’s

What?!” said

asked Yoel, clearly surprised to see his godbrother’s photo in some assisting

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

to me!” said Mila as she snatched her phone

Why do you have Mr. Crawford’s photograph as