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Gerald Crawford:The Secretly Rich Man Novel (Invisible or Poorest) Chapter 701

“…It’s… him?”

Though Maia had been notified by Warren that Gerald was apparently studying here, she hadn’t personally seen him till now. Seeing him carrying the water bottles instantly caused a look of disdain to form on her face.

While he was now in a different school, he was still the same loser that he was back in high school. To think that he was still being ordered around to carry and distribute water to others!

She didn’t even want to know why Gerald was now studying at Salford University.

Meanwhile, the girls from earlier were now surrounding Gerald.

“What is the meaning of this?” asked one of the higher-ups.

“Manager Luke! We’ve found him! He’s the one who donated the five hundred thousand dollars!” said one of the volunteer girls in admiration.

“…What?”

Hearing her words, everyone went silent.

A look of utter shock and disbelief was on everyone’s faces, and this was especially so for those currently standing on stage.

Stella herself was awkwardly staring at Gerald, as she ended the call just as her father picked up.

Even Jasmine and Mandy found themselves stunned as they continued staring at Gerald’s direction.

“This… This must be some kind of mistake! It couldn’t have been him!” shouted Isabelle indignantly, clearly irked by how Gerald had donated much more than Fabian.

She simply refused to believe that Gerald had that much money to donate in the first place! Yet, the truth was now in plain sight.

It had already been announced that the donor was from their class. If neither Fabian nor Stella’s family had made the donation, then the only possible person left was Gerald.

“It’s definitely him! It’d be impossible for so many of us to have mistaken him for someone else!” explained the girls.

“Are you really sure? Hah! We were both in the same high school and for as long as I’ve known him, he’s always been a poor b*stard! As if he could ever have that large a sum of money on him! You wouldn’t get that much money even if you tried to sell him!” said Maia hastily.

It was clear that the fact that Gerald had donated five hundred thousand dollars had shattered Maia’s and many others’ egos.

After all, while those on stage had been renowned for being born in rich families, to those who knew him personally, Gerald was always just the poor kid.

While Maia wore brands like Adidas and Nike that cost well over a hundred dollars, Gerald himself would usually only wear clothes from the dollar store. Her superiority complex was so terrible that even if Gerald wore a ten dollar shirt, that would be enough to make her feel unsettled.

Since Maia had donated nine hundred dollars in an event like this, to her, Gerald would only have the capability to donate fifty cents or even less!

Yet here the volunteers were, claiming that he had donated the five hundred thousand dollars! The claim itself made Maia feel nauseous.

It didn’t help that the volunteer girls immediately showed the receipt to everyone after that to prove that they were telling the truth!

‘How is this even possible? How did he get this rich?!’ Maia thought to himself.

While Gerald had been trying hard to keep his identity a secret, he knew he couldn’t really do anything about it at this point.

Even a few of the event’s workers were now gesturing for him to come up the stage with utmost respect.

Fabian himself—who had initially taken center-stage—was now being pushed aside by the volunteer girls to make space for Gerald.

While that made Fabian’s face turn red in embarrassment, Isabelle’s own face was red from rage after seeing their actions.

“You… You! Why would you even donate that much?!” scolded Isabelle in anger as she pointed at Gerald.

“She’s right! I don’t know where all that money came from, but I hope you realize just how much you’ve spent instead of just trying to look rich!” added Maia in disdain. She felt that if she didn’t at least try to mock him now, she would definitely faint from the stunning blow to her ego she had just received.

Hearing what they had to say, Gerald glared daggers at them, anger bubbling inside him.

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Though he used to see Maia as a goddess way back in his poor days, this was the final straw. Gerald would no longer tolerate her straightforwardness and sharp-tongue!

“Well since I’m already ‘acting’ like a rich guy, I may as well ‘act’ till the very end! You know what, I’m adding another hundred and fifty thousand dollars to that initial five hundred thousand!” announced Gerald with a wry smile.

“W-what?”

Hearing that, everyone fell into utter shock!

As if five hundred thousand dollars wasn’t enough! This person was now donating a grand total of six hundred and fifty thousand dollars to charity!

At this point, the rest of Gerald’s classmates were all staring wide-eyed at him. It was hard for them to even process that such a simple looking person could actually be such a rich man!

While this was the reaction of Gerald’s classmates, the silence ended when one of the students from another third-year class began cheering!

Hearing that, a chain reaction of cheers and applauses soon followed!

Breaking from their stunned states, the workers themselves immediately got on stage to process the second payment.

The entire hall was now staring at Gerald in utter admiration.

While showing off wasn’t his usual style, doing it every once in a while was fine. Besides, he had an actual reason to show off this time.

Glancing at Maia and Isabelle’s indignant expressions, Gerald could feel an impish glee in himself.

Once the transaction was done, each of the workers took turns shaking hands with Gerald.

Fabian on the other hand, simply stomped down the stage after receiving his certificate. What a total waste of fifteen thousand dollars!

“Who would’ve guessed that he was actually that rich, Jasmine! When they announced that he was the one who had donated the five hundred thousand dollars, I couldn’t believe my ears at all! Now that he’s added another hundred and fifty thousand dollars to that sum, even I have to believe that he’s the one who made that ginormous donation!” whispered Mindy as she continued looking at Gerald with great interest.

“I find it hard to believe as well… Looks like his background isn’t as simple as we had initially assumed. We should definitely be more careful from now on!” replied Jasmine, her tone cautious.

“Humph! Let’s just get someone from our family to investigate more about him!” replied Mandy.

“The thing is, we’ve already ordered someone to do that for us even before today’s events… All we know is that he’s some poor student from Serene County! No matter how the investigation team tried, they simply couldn’t find out anything more about him!”

A look of dissatisfaction formed on Jasmine’s face as she said that. In a sense, this was an eye-opening experience for her.

As Jasmine continued looking at Gerald, Fabian darted out of the hall without saying a word. His expression suggested that he had just sat through some useless event.

Knowing how hurt he was, Isabelle ran after him while shouting, “Brother Fabian! Wait for me!”

Despite her pleas, Fabian continued sprinting toward the garden. Once he arrived at the bottom of a shady tree, Fabian immediately punched the tree’s trunk! His face was filled with rage.

Isabelle was well aware that Fabian’s only Achilles’ heel, amidst his many good traits, was his ego.

She had noticed how hurt Fabian had been when he was earlier pushed aside by the volunteers without even a second thought. Gerald standing where he once stood was definitely the last straw for him!

“Brother Fabian, please don’t be mad! Regardless of how much Gerald’s donated, you still achieved second place in the Taekwondo Youth Championship! That alone already makes you way better than him!” said Isabelle, her eyes slightly reddened.

“Don’t forget about your dreams, Brother Fabian! Please don’t be miserable over something as trivial as this! Remember, our school’s very own Taekwondo Championship personally invited you to be their judge! You’ll be able to show everyone who’s boss then! Just think of all the cheers and applause you’ll be receiving when that happens!” coaxed Isabelle.

After hearing that, Fabian started feeling a little better about himself. She was right. Once his time to shine arrived, he’d definitely be even highly regarded as the pride of their class! Endless cheering and admiration would then be reserved for him, and only him!

‘Why on earth are you stressing so much over something so trivial in the first place, Fabian?’ He thought to himself.

“…I understand now! Thank you so much, Isabelle!”

While it was true that he was feeling much better now, Fabian still left the area with a rather miserable expression on his face. After all, no matter how much Isabelle was going to coax him, his pride had still been hurt deeply today.

Once the event finally ended, Gerald headed out with Marven.

While they were walking, Marven suddenly looked like he just remembered something. Without saying a word, he then looked around and entered a nearby shop. By the time he got out again, he had bought a whole bunch of food.

“Hmm? What’s this then? Are you already hungry again?” said Gerald as he looked at the stash of food that Marven had bought while smiling.

“No, no, these aren’t for me! I’m giving all of these to someone… Since I’ll be meeting her along the way anyway, would you mind accompanying me?” replied Marven, a sheepish grin plastered on his face.

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“Oh? Who could you be planning to give all that to?” asked Gerald as he continued smiling.

Gerald was rightfully curious since this was the first time he had ever seen this side of Marven.

“Haha… Between you and me, it’s a girl I have a crush on! She’s from the Taekwondo society which is going to hold a tournament very soon! Since she’s been training so hard, I thought of buying some food to keep her well-nourished!” replied Marven, a huge grin on his face.

Hearing that, Gerald felt happy for Marven. While Marven was one of the smarter people, his feelings were still simple and honest.

Since they were now rather close friends anyway, Gerald decided to tag along.

Eventually, they arrived at the Taekwondo society. Inside, quite a number of people were busy training.

Scanning around while hugging all the food he had bought in his arms, Marven finally found the person he was looking for. The girl he had a crush on was stunning, to say the least.

“Hahaha! Look who’s here, Raquel! That fatty is here to bring you food again!” said a few of the members who had earlier been training.

They had stopped for a brief moment when they saw Marven and Gerald entering. The members who had said that were now all pointing toward Marven in a mocking manner.

Gerald had realized that not many people in the school actually saw Marven as a friend. He had also noticed that there was barely anyone who looked up to him either.

“How dedicated he is! Who else would do the things he does for you on a daily basis, Raquel? Go be this good man’s girlfriend already!” said a few other girls who then started mocking Raquel as well.

Raquel was an attractive looking girl, so she felt insulted when she heard the girls’ remarks. Instead of taking her dissatisfaction out on them, however, she instead began stomping toward the short and chubby Marven, glaring at him the entire time.

told you not to come here anymore? Your presence here only serves to bother

get back some well-needed energy!” replied Marven as he extended the food in his

he received was a swift swipe which sent all the food in

need any of your d*mn food! I’ve told you time and again to stop

spot in shock, Raquel only found herself growing

had surrounded them. All of them

this, Raquel…? You’ve never treated me this way before!” said Marven, his

you lost your marbles? I told you to get

in his attempt to maintain his balance. Ultimately, he failed

Look at him! He’s just like a turtle that’s tumbled over!

Yeah, to think that a guy like you even dares to go after Raquel… In your dreams pal, in

her sentence midway, barely avoiding stepping on a

as she kicked all the food Marven had bought away before turning around to

don’t you think you’re overdoing it?” shouted

of how much Marven thinks about you and your training? He only wants what’s best for you! Even if

like! After all, he’s the

more punches on Marven when

Raquel retaliated by kicking Gerald right in the

this girl to be so impulsive, and he ended up falling on

Raquel realized that she really was being a bit

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she had made

had an ego to maintain when it came to relationships. If Raquel had received the same treatment from a better-looking guy, she wouldn’t have

story. After all, to most people, he generally had a bad image if she was going to be completely honest

would’ve kicked him out the door if she was any

rushed over to

arguing with Raquel, Marven noticed that a few of the Taekwondo society’s members were already circling them. Fearing that Gerald would get hurt because of him again, Marven immediately

walking on until they arrived at

Brother Gerald! While Raquel may have attacked you, please place the blame on me! After all, it’s true that I was the one who had humiliated her in front of

kick to the chest from Raquel, Gerald simply remained silent. It was because he saw his past

then, he had been willing to get beaten up just to keep

For now, let’s focus more on getting you to stop crying… Still, you told me that both of you had quite a good relationship! No offense, but that scene from earlier

both of us grew

began detailing his past with Raquel

past, up to the

they were in their fourth year. Back then, Raquel’s path

simply needed to write a love letter to Raquel for her to fall head over heels for them. When that obviously failed, all of them ganged up on her. Marven however, came to

time they were done, his knees were bleeding so much that the scars

Marven faced was honestly quite similar to what had happened with Gerald and Xavia

Raquel were near inseparable. In fact, after graduating high school, both of them had even become a couple for

however, when Marven started noticing small

hide from him. It even got to the point where she told him not to tell others that they were

told him that she needed some time away

relationship remained for quite a

simply couldn’t accept how quickly Raquel had moved on from him so he kept on pestering

it led to

After all, Marven’s story had become strikingly similar to his own past relationship with Xavia. All he could

that he was

sense of relief wash over

Gerald’s phone rang. It was

have to return

“What’s wrong?”

Queta’s tone sounded desperate…

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just focus on

up and trying to leave! Even now, I’m still

why? Everything’s been going smoothly for a while

in his old age—still operated alone most

brought Gerald and Finnley together, and the old man had already helped Gerald on multiple

said nothing about it. After all, he had already received so much help

Gerald welcomed Finnely’s presence, serving Finnley with fine food and also a place to stay in his

life, even she treated him well, and she would always make sure that he was constantly well-fed. Most of the time, Queta treated him as though he

them now. If anything was to blame for Finnley’s sudden urge to depart, it

seemed to speak less and less with Gerald in the few days to come after Gerald

pondering something, the old

anything at the moment, Gerald simply added, “…Alright, don’t worry about it too much.

then parted ways with

he arrived home just in time to see

to visit when I have the time in future! You’re a good girl and

soon as the old man turned around, however, he noticed that Gerald

have to leave now, so this

a while now. Why the rush to leave? Regardless, if you truly need to go, you could’ve just told me and I

grandson. I know you mean well, and you’ve been an excellent grandson! However, if I don’t leave now, I won’t be

came out in mumbles and Gerald wasn’t able to catch what he

what did you

throat, Finnley then replied, “I said there’s no need to trouble you! It’s about time I leave

that, Finnley patted Gerald’s

in pain before gently rubbing

you serious? That soft pat on the chest hurt you? Have your insides turned into paper my grandson?” asked

yelp before asking, “What’s wrong Gerald? Are

worry about it! Some girl just kicked me

was she? Why did she have

sign that he didn’t want to

him this much because she was well versed in

could I not worry about you, my grandson? You’re simply too kind! I truly worry that once I leave, you

Finnley recalled what had happened back at the hotel when Yunus had sent

his intervention, Gerald’s arm would’ve been as good

bit!” replied Gerald. After all, while he was kind, he still

You know, my grandson,

only

martial art or two from the Drake & Tyson duo

simply didn’t have the time

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few for self-defense. That way, your enemies won’t be able to come too close to you that easily! While the moves themselves are practical

able to learn basic self-defense in just three days?”

I say you can master it by then, you definitely can! Consider yourself lucky that I’m even staying back to teach you, you brat of a grandson! And don’t look at me with those doubtful eyes! If you don’t believe me, try hitting me with all you’ve got!” said Finnley as he waved at

back! I don’t hit women anyway! I’m honestly quite strong you know! I’m afraid that if I

Gerald thought to himself. He was honestly worried that he would end

about? Come at me already!”

confident Finnley sounded, Gerald eventually gave in. After positioning himself, Gerald made a dash toward Finnley, aiming a punch at

loud thud could be heard.

Gerald’s punch could even connect, Finnley easily dodged his attack before grabbing him by the wrist! In the next moment, Gerald felt like a broken kite as his

in him had simultaneously been fractured. He

rushed toward him with a worried expression plastered on

I still got the moves!” said Finnley as he squatted

such a frail-looking man

into the air till the moment his body hit the ground.

you have to overdo it?” exclaimed Queta, evidently concerned about Gerald’s

you think, my granddaughter. After all, Gerald’s had to do a lot of rough work from a very young age! His arms are pretty strong you know? The move I just used on him will be perfect for Gerald to learn!” replied Finnley as

help you master a few moves! So long as your opponents

that, Gerald immediately stood up, still holding on to his

that. That truly is a pretty good move…’

master quite a few self-defense techniques, it also meant that

together with them for quite some time now, Gerald realized that he already had a slight emotional

to spout nonsense from time to time, he was generally a good man to both Gerald and Queta. In all honesty, Gerald wanted him to stay if

bawled her eyes out as she sent him off. She

topics. However, seeing how adamantly the old man had held on to his secrets, Gerald simply kept the question

time for him to focus all his

Gerald was entering the campus together with Marven, both of them bumped into Warren, Maia, and three

on, treating Maia as

come back here, right this instant!”

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on purpose was the trigger to her

are to just

“What do you want?”

enough for him to ignore her earlier. What more, he understood why she would be frustrated to see him, now that he was clearly wealthier than

be bothered by

you to ignore me! Anyway, I just want to know where you got all that money from,” enquired Maia as she stared straight into

information,”

pauper in the past! I’ll be frank with you, Gerald! You’re at most an upstart, you got that? And upstarts are infamously known for being arrogant pricks like you! Unlike Jamier and the others, you definitely lack maturity and

place to start our new company. If there isn’t anything

first rodeo being insulted

her insults mean anything to me. It’s useless trying to

You’re starting a new company?”

her to see Gerald getting ahead in life. Even

Gerald’s funding so that we can start a travel agency together!” added Marven rather excitedly as

a lie either. Gerald had called

and his relationship with Raquel was also in shambles, Marven had honestly been incredibly stressed. However, when Gerald stepped in to help him,

been extremely grateful to Gerald after receiving the offer to start a company together. While he had seen Gerald as a

Warren looked extremely pissed. “What kind

if he’s opening a company, he’ll be the

Just you wait and see. He’ll definitely use up all