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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.

anymore? Your presence here only serves to

worried that you’re overtraining yourself! A little food will definitely help you get back some well-needed energy!” replied Marven as he extended the food in his arms out for her

which sent all the food in his hands

d*mn food! I’ve told you time and again to

that Marven was rooted to the spot in shock, Raquel only found herself growing even

surrounded them. All of them were simultaneously booing at

you become like this, Raquel…? You’ve never treated me this way before!” said Marven, his eyes slightly watery as he looked at all

you lost your marbles? I told you to get out already!” yelled Raquel as she shoved

himself spinning in his attempt to maintain his balance. Ultimately, he failed to do so

that’s tumbled over!

go after Raquel… In your dreams pal,

immediately ended her sentence midway, barely

you every day!” roared Raquel as she kicked all the

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

wants what’s best for you! Even if you don’t like him, what gives you the right to treat him like this?” added Gerald,

like! After all, he’s the one who’s embarrassing me here! And what about you? Why are you even still here? Scram

Raquel was just about to launch a few more punches on Marven when Gerald swiftly

kicking Gerald right in the

be so impulsive, and he ended up falling on

moment when Raquel realized that she really was

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that Marven had a crush on her. However, even though she had made

to maintain when it came to relationships. If Raquel had received the same treatment from a better-looking

generally had a bad image

of so many people, she would’ve kicked him out the

he rushed over

society’s members were already circling them. Fearing that Gerald would

two continued walking on until they arrived at

place to sit, Marven soon found himself sobbing as he said, “It’s all my fault, Brother Gerald! While Raquel may have attacked you, please place the blame on

had indeed received a kick to the chest from Raquel, Gerald

to get beaten

back while saying, “Alright, alright I won’t… For now, let’s focus more on getting you to stop crying… Still, you told me that both of you had quite

past… After all, both of us grew up together! However, once

detailing his past with

friendly with each other in the past, up to the point where Marven would always stand up for Raquel whenever she

in their fourth year. Back then, Raquel’s

fall head over heels for them. When that obviously failed, all of them ganged up on her.

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

Marven faced was honestly quite similar to what had happened

and Raquel were near inseparable. In fact, after graduating high

Marven started

Raquel actively tried to hide from him. It even got to

day, Raquel told him that she needed

was how their relationship remained for quite

moved on from him

it led to the events

story had become strikingly similar to his own past

he was fine now. Sharing his

Gerald felt a sense of relief wash

as they were about to leave, Gerald’s phone rang. It was

you have to return

“What’s wrong?”

Queta’s tone sounded desperate…

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rush, just focus on telling me everything

to leave! Even now, I’m still

smoothly for a while now!

in his old age—still operated alone

fate that had brought Gerald and Finnley together, and the old man had already

seemed to enjoy pestering him, Gerald said nothing about it. After all, he had already received

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

him well, and she would always make sure that he was constantly well-fed. Most of

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

about the Fendersons. After all, Finnley seemed to speak less and less with Gerald in the few days to come after Gerald had posed that question. It was as though the old man had something

Finnley was asked why he seemed to be pondering something, the old man would

added, “…Alright, don’t worry about it too much. For now, I’ll

then parted ways with

some time, he arrived home just in time to see Finnley carrying

have to leave now, my granddaughter! I’ll definitely come back to visit when I have the time in future! You’re a good girl

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

timing! I have to leave now, so this is goodbye

been living here for quite a while now. Why the rush to leave? Regardless, if you truly need to go,

you mean well, and you’ve been an excellent grandson! However, if

in mumbles and Gerald wasn’t able to catch what

sorry, what

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

Finnley patted

rubbing over the bruise there that had been left by

Have your insides turned into

ran over after hearing Gerald’s yelp before asking, “What’s

about it! Some girl

was she? Why did she have to attack you?” asked Queta, getting increasingly

sign that he didn’t want to

this much because she was well versed in Taekwondo, Finnley simply shook his head

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

happened back at the hotel when Yunus had sent that

wasn’t for his intervention, Gerald’s arm would’ve

I was serious, I’d definitely have been able to spar for a bit!” replied Gerald. After all, while he was kind, he still had a reputation to maintain! Being beaten up by a girl definitely hurt his

in you, just about anyone who has a bit more skill can easily beat you into a pulp! You know, my grandson, you can’t just expect there to be people to protect you

only

considered picking up a martial art or two from the

he simply didn’t have the time to undergo

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difficult moves within that short amount of time, under my guidance, you can surely learn at least a few for self-defense. That way, your enemies won’t be able

kidding, right? I’ll be able to learn basic self-defense in just three days?” replied Gerald with

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,

don’t hit women anyway! I’m honestly quite strong you know! I’m afraid that if I actually punched you, I’d end up breaking your bones!” replied Gerald rather dismissively as he waved

himself. He was honestly worried that he

about? Come

After positioning himself, Gerald made a dash

moment later when a loud thud could be heard. Gerald

him by the wrist! In the next moment, Gerald felt like a broken kite as his entire body

was hurting as though all the bones in him

shouted Queta as she rushed toward him with a worried expression plastered on her face as she helped

got the moves!” said Finnley as he squatted down beside Gerald

a frail-looking man would be

his body hit

to

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

up now, my grandson! As promised, I’ll use these few extra days to help you master a few moves! So long as your opponents aren’t too experienced, those moves

that, Gerald immediately stood up, still

about that. That truly is a pretty

Gerald had finally managed to master quite a few self-defense

them for quite some time now, Gerald realized that he already had a

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

bawled her eyes out as she sent him off. She was well aware that she would miss having

how

gone, it now was time for him to

Marven, both of them bumped into Warren, Maia, and three

treating Maia as though she was

here, right this instant!” yelled

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was ignoring her on purpose was

you think you are to just ignore

“What do you want?”

mixed feelings toward Maia, Gerald found that reason enough for him to ignore her earlier. What more, he understood why she would be frustrated

couldn’t be bothered

now? Like that’s a good reason for you to ignore me! Anyway, I just want to know where you got all that money from,” enquired Maia

information,”

bit more cash, big deal! That still doesn’t change the fact that you were a pauper in the past! I’ll be frank with you, Gerald! You’re at most an upstart, you got

I are planning on scouting for a nice place to start our new company. If there isn’t anything else, we’ll be off now!”

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insults mean anything to me. It’s useless trying to explain anything to someone like her,’ Gerald thought to

You’re starting a new company?”

was extremely upsetting for her to see Gerald getting ahead in life. Even she wasn’t sure why she felt this way, she

together!” added Marven rather excitedly as he followed Gerald into

had called

with Raquel was also in shambles, Marven had honestly been incredibly stressed. However, when Gerald stepped in to help him, Marven knew that he would soon be able to get through

extremely grateful to Gerald after receiving the offer to start a company together. While he had seen Gerald as a close friend before, he now treated Gerald as

looked extremely pissed. “What kind of luck does he

company, he’ll be the

He’ll definitely use up all that money eventually. What else will he have then?” replied Warren, his tone