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 to

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

can make a fool out of Hallie! Even if all her contacts banded

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

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 husband is rich, that’s all

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

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

a thing, she was also standing together with them, looking forward

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to

said Hallie with a snicker as she approached Mila and Molly who had been whispering to

fair warning if you wish to live to see another day! I’ve already told you that Mila’s boyfriend is

of several rich people in my life, but never have I heard of…

and see, Hallie! You

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

surprising to see such expensive cars

in her life, this was the first time she was seeing a convoy of this many luxury cars

few staff members dressed in suits were already rushing toward the greeting hostess’s side while shouting, “Mr. Crawford, the director of Dream Investment

heard that felt

Crawford’s already

“What? He’s arrived early!”

as the hosts and hostesses began running downstairs to

all, though there were many other VIPs, Mr. Crawford was still the most important

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

“…What? Mr. Crawford exists?!”

ever seen. It was as

longer doubted that Mr. Crawford was indeed, the most important person of

she did, she immediately threw jealous glances at Mila as she said incredulously, “You said Mr. Crawford’s your boyfriend? How could that even

really be that she was never actually a match for Mila Smith

she always this lucky? To be even able to

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

would react after

hand, had her eyes peeled on the convoy

wasn’t really expecting any help from Gerald. Rather, she was thinking about how she hadn’t even had the chance

regret resenting Gerald was a

be able to see tonight, right?” exclaimed someone from within the

of the ten cars in there costs at least three million dollars! That’s like thirty million

within the crowd gasped in surprise after hearing that, the cars

here!” shouted

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

also shot out from the water fountains on both sides of the pond while the staff carefully began

lifted, nervously

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main car’s door was finally

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

“Is he Mr. Crawford?”

“Really?”

is! He’s Yoel Holden! The son of the richest man in

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

among themselves again, the stage manager

seriously. After all, Yoel Holden was also

This made her slightly surprised and

‘Why didn’t Gerald come…?’

that he couldn’t spot her.

to show off, any girl’s heart would throb like crazy if they ever saw their boyfriend making such a grand

in the car. It didn’t seem like Yoel knew who she

witless—said, “Well, well, well. What have we here? Why didn’t your boyfriend come over to

trying to rub it into

Molly rather regretfully. She was certain of

your boyfriend was earlier? Embarrassing! It seems that I didn’t slap you hard

word, another burst

god, oh

cars even

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!

a car…

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

who were waiting in anticipation this

had today, the VIP that would soon be making their

the crowd had gone pale, clearly overly excited by this unprecedented grand

manager, he could see that

main VIP for today, right stage manager?” asked

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

stage manager began walking briskly toward them to greet the

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

any of what she was

people way richer than he was. After all,

she even live in? Gosh, everything was just

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

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the young woman step out, everyone

branded sunglasses on. She also wore extremely expensive-looking

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

gazes in their eyes. They also seemed to be extremely capable and strong. These were the kinds of

had an extremely strong aura as well, pressuring a lot of the present people to not even

the crowd, her gaze 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

head of the broadcasting station who had

wave of his hand, he immediately ordered his subordinates to do

their breaths as they remained bowed down. It almost

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

Gerald’s flag was slowly lifted to

that, the woman’s

happened to be the

was still looking

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

female friends, he was still loyal to

woman seemed

the woman

Mila broke from her daze and finally realized that the woman had

at that moment that his eyes were bloodshot as he growled,

not to make any mistakes when the grand VIP arrived. Yet here Mila was, making

as she continued chewing on

I’m terribly, terribly sorry!” answered Mila. She was

her immediately! I’ll even be sure to punish her and

just because of her slightly slow reaction, even her family would be brought

‘She’s simply too overbearing!’

woman standing before her now—who was exerting an

your nonsense!” retorted the woman as

nonsense, yes! I apologize for not watching my mouth!” shouted the head as he harshly slapped himself

was done, his

lowered her head at that moment. She was

going to be all over

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staring at that flag earlier?” asked the woman, her voice crystal

lowered her head, unsure of even what to

slap mark on Mila’s cheek. She then stretched her hand out

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

“M-Mayberry!” replied Mila.

since she didn’t want her to

Mila was still unsure of that woman’s true

chosen and sent here from Mayberry University! Her

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

door, she turned around and pointed

entered without

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

“G-got it!”

in deep shock. However, she simply followed the president

on the other hand, was left

She thought to

it because she heard that Mila was from Mayberry

filled with

about to begin when Mila finally realized that the president’s surname was Crawford. She had found out about this

bore the surname of Crawford as

assistants assigned to help her out.

at Mila with murderous

while later—when she saw that Mila was busy refilling tea for

her an extremely

Mila was able to catch it in time! While the cup was safe, its contents were

that person was none other than

Yoel as he glared at Mila angrily, a frown already forming

sorry!” apologized

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

find out what his true relationship

Holden had been addressing President Crawford as his sister. It was also obvious that the

kind of relationships did Gerald have with

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

rashly and asked such a personal question, what

a simple apology?” said Yoel as he immediately got up and shoved Mila with

Yoel’s push was strong enough to send Mila falling

phone fell to the ground

Crawford was the main guest

been given the role of

or unable to attend any grand functions, either Yoel—who was Gerald’s godbrother—or Aiden would be sent to take his

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

Yoel was usually obedient and nice in front of Gerald, both he and Aiden were truthfully quite

him if he didn’t get angry after being drenched in

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everyone present at the

terrified and sad for Mila as she watched her good friend get shoved to the floor, Hallie was contrastingly sneering like there was no

getting a massage at that

a lesson now, you’ll never learn!”

before he could launch his first blow, he

had noticed just in time, that the lock screen on Mila’s phone—which had earlier fallen to the side—contained Mr. Crawford’s

said

know Mr. Crawford?” asked Yoel, clearly surprised to see his godbrother’s photo

out who she really was. Since he wasn’t able to come up with any logical conclusions yet, he refrained from beating

phone to me!” said Mila as

you have Mr. Crawford’s photograph as your lock screen photo?” asked Yoel again, his voice