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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.

not to come here anymore? Your presence here only serves to bother and disgust me!” yelled Raquel as

Raquel, I’m just 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

which sent all the

I’ve told you time

was rooted to the spot in shock, Raquel

a crowd had surrounded them. All of them

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

to get out already!” yelled

attempt to maintain his balance. Ultimately, he

He’s just like a turtle that’s tumbled over! Check out those short limbs

to think that a guy like you even dares to go after Raquel… In your dreams pal, in your dreams… Still, it’s

midway, barely avoiding stepping on

as she

you think you’re

you even aware of how much Marven thinks about you and your training? He only wants what’s best for you! Even if you don’t like him, what gives you the right to treat him

way! I can treat him however the hell I like! After all, he’s the

anger reignited, Raquel was just about to launch a few more punches on Marven when Gerald swiftly stepped in front of him and

retaliated by kicking Gerald

not expected this girl to be so impulsive, and he ended

that she really was being

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

came to relationships. If Raquel had received the same treatment from a

different story. After all, to most people, he generally had a bad

many people, she would’ve kicked him out the door if she was any less

shouted Marven as he rushed over to Gerald

he wanted to continue 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 dragged

walking on until they arrived at the garden located right outside

all my fault, 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 all

from Raquel, Gerald

to get beaten up just to

on the 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

both of us grew

then began detailing his

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

their fourth year. Back then, Raquel’s path had been blocked by a few

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

were bleeding so much that the scars from then remained till this

what had happened with Gerald and Xavia back in the

Raquel were near inseparable. In fact,

however, when Marven started noticing small changes in Raquel’s

actively tried to hide from him. It even got to the point where she told

told him that she needed some time away from

was how their relationship remained for quite a period of

moved on from him so he kept on pestering

it led to the

simply shook his head in pity. He didn’t even know what to say. After all, Marven’s story had become strikingly similar to

he was fine

sense of relief wash over

leave, Gerald’s phone rang.

you have to

“What’s wrong?”

Queta’s tone sounded desperate…

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to rush, just focus on telling me everything in

leave! Even now, I’m still struggling

going smoothly for a while now! Why the

as a mysterious old man who—even in his old age—still operated alone most

Finnley together, and the old man had

Gerald said nothing about it. After all, he had already

old man’s favour, Gerald welcomed Finnely’s presence, serving Finnley with fine food and also a place

sure that he was constantly well-fed. Most of the time, Queta treated him as though he was her

Finnley’s sudden urge to depart, it would probably be because of Gerald’s ongoing investigation on the

seemed to speak less and less with Gerald in the few days to come after Gerald had posed that question. It

be pondering

don’t worry about it too much. For now, I’ll head back

parted ways

time, he arrived home just in time to see Finnley

really have to leave now, my granddaughter! I’ll definitely come back to visit when I have

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

have to leave now, so this is goodbye for the

you truly need to go, you could’ve just

you’ve been an excellent grandson! However, if

mumbles and Gerald wasn’t able to

what did you

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

saying that, Finnley

Gerald flinched in pain before gently rubbing over the bruise there that

on the chest hurt you? Have your insides turned into paper my grandson?” asked Finnley,

after hearing Gerald’s yelp before

about it! Some girl just kicked me in the

have to attack

sign that he didn’t want

true that Raquel had only hurt him this much because

I were to leave you now in this state, how could I not worry about you, my grandson? You’re simply too kind! I truly worry that once I leave, you won’t even realize what killed

the hotel when Yunus had sent that long-haired man to

his intervention, Gerald’s arm

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

You? While I know you have a bit of strength 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

only nod in

martial art or

have

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few for self-defense. That way, your enemies won’t be able to come too close to you

I’ll be able to learn basic self-defense

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

rather not! Again, Mr. Quick, I was only hurt this much because I didn’t fight back! I don’t hit women anyway! I’m honestly quite

may be knowledgeable, but he’s still old and skinny…’ Gerald thought to himself. He was honestly worried that he would end up hurting

worrying about? Come at me

positioning himself,

when a loud thud could be heard. Gerald was now on

connect, Finnley easily dodged his attack before grabbing him by the wrist! In the next moment, Gerald felt like a broken kite as his entire body was momentarily

bones in him had simultaneously

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

got the moves!” said Finnley as he squatted down

a frail-looking

his

you have to overdo it?”

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 he gave

So long as your opponents aren’t too experienced, those moves will definitely be handy assets to help you escape

immediately stood up, still holding on to his hurt

right about that. That truly is a pretty good move…’ Gerald thought to himself as he

forward to three days later, while Gerald had finally managed to master quite a few self-defense techniques, it also meant that Finnley no longer had anything

now, Gerald realized that he already had

to time, he was generally a good man to both Gerald and Queta.

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

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

Finnley gone, it now was time for him

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

treating Maia as though she

back here, right this instant!” yelled Maia in

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that Gerald was ignoring her on purpose was the trigger to her

do you think you are to

“What do you want?”

found that reason enough for him to ignore her earlier. What more, he understood why she would be

be bothered

now? Like that’s a good reason for you to ignore me! Anyway, I just want to know

information,” replied

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 that? And upstarts are infamously known for being arrogant pricks like you! Unlike Jamier and the others, you

start our new company. If there isn’t anything else, we’ll be off now!” said Gerald,

first rodeo being

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

starting a

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

start a travel agency together!” added Marven rather excitedly as he followed

called Marven yesterday around noon just

of late and his relationship with Raquel was also in shambles, Marven had honestly been incredibly stressed. However,

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

away, Warren looked extremely

opening a company, he’ll

use up all that money eventually. What else will he