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Gerald Crawford:The Secretly Rich Man Novel (Invisible or Poorest) Chapter 731

“It’s a long story. I won’t be able to explain it to you clearly in just a few sentences!”

Gerald smiled and said.

At that moment, a few servants entered the room in a respectful manner before serving Isabelle and Maia some tea.

“Gerald, I don’t know what kind of relationship you have with Mr. Zartyr. But you know very well that we’re facing a dire threat at the moment. If you’re able to help, I sincerely hope that you do so as soon as you can!”

Maia said.

Isabelle nodded vigorously. “Gerald, I’ll apologize to you. After this, I don’t care how you will treat me. I just want you to give us a hand!”

“Alright, I’ll mention it to Mr. Zartyr. But after this thing blows over, I hope that I have something to gain out of this!”

Gerald looked at them and said with a smile.

If they had come earlier, Gerald would have helped them, no questions asked, despite how cold and aloof Maia treated him. But the situation was different now. His heart had gone numb at this point.

Now, Gerald was bitterly disappointed in them.

Especially Isabelle.

They were asking for Barry’s help, and it was equivalent to asking Gerald for help.

Gerald would definitely not turn them down.

But if they wanted to ask Gerald for help, some conditions must be met beforehand.

“Tell us. What do you want to gain?”

Gerald snapped his fingers.

After a short while, both Isabelle and Maia walked out of the place.

They said nothing to Warren and Wyatt after leaving the place. They only glanced at the boys before walking off wordlessly.

It baffled both Warren and Wyatt. But they still caught up with them and left.

After that was done, Barry went to meet Gerald.

The incident in which Isabelle found herself caught up was insignificant, according to Gerald at least. To them on the other hand, it was something that threatened their lives.

The Moore family was supported by the Schuyler family. But they still needed to give Barry some face.

Gerald was originally there at the villa for something much more important than what Isabelle was facing.

“Mr. Crawford, it’s a major discovery. We’ve managed to track down the whereabouts of Xara’s maid, who was quite close to her in the past. We did a lot of investigation and paid a heavy price for it. We learned that Xara left the Fenderson family more than twenty years ago. Apparently, there was a great conflict between her and her family!

“At the height of the conflict, she left the family with her housekeeper. They even brought along a baby who had just turned a month old!”

Barry said.

Gerald sat upright upon hearing that.

That was indeed a very important clue.

‘A baby who had just turned a month old? Could it be Queta?’

Gerald motioned for Barry to elaborate on the matter.

Turns out the truth was not that far from what he had imagined.

When Gerald was in Mayberry, he asked Zack to investigate that incident. Zack in turn informed Barry about this matter, in order for him to further his investigations on it.

Barry placed a lot of attention on this matter.

He dumped fifteen million dollars worth of assets into the mission of tracking down the woman named “Xara”.

Finally, they dug up some incident that was related to the Fenderson family.

As for the current whereabouts of Xara’s housekeeper, it was an old man who took it upon himself and contacted them during the previous day.

That old man had run a hotel once in the past.

He remembered the scene quite clearly.

It was on a night twenty-two years ago. It was raining cats and dogs outside.

Two women and a baby stumbled into the lobby of his hotel.

They looked rather anxious. The woman who was holding the baby was soaked through but the baby’s clothes were dry. But the woman was fairly beautiful.

Despite the fact that so many years have passed, he clicked his tongue when he thought about that. He claimed that he had never met such a beautiful girl in his life.

And standing beside her was a woman in her thirties.

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That woman kept addressing her as “young lady”.

They appeared to be in a hurry, and they wanted to stay there. But there was one thing which puzzled the old man. That woman claimed that they did not have money at that moment and that they would need to wait until the next afternoon before someone could send them the money. Hence, they asked the old man not to worry about that.

But the old man had been running the hotel for some long now. He was a seasoned veteran in the game of life.

How would he be willing to compromise?

Realizing that they had failed to persuade him, the beautiful woman, who was holding the baby, took out a jade pendant and handed it to the old man.

Fortunately, the old man was an antique enthusiast. The moment he saw that jade pendant, he knew instantly that it was an expensive item.

He saw a name—Xara which was being engraved on that jade pendant clearly.

He slowly realized that they might have special origins.

Hence, he did not dare to offend them.

He agreed to let them stay there.

Barry said that the old man had described that incident in a very clear manner yesterday. That very night, he even contacted a few of his friends after he got hold of the jade pendant. He did not intend to return it to the duo.

But his friends reminded him that it would be better if he did not do such a thing against the owner of such an invaluable and beautiful jade pendant.

It was only after hearing that did the old man decide to forget about that.

After that, he waited until two o’clock in the afternoon the next day.

As expected, a young man arrived.

He brought a lot of money for Xara.

It was also at the same time that Xara retrieved her pendant. Then, the two women left his hotel together.

It did not occur to that old man that after seven days, that woman would return to his hotel.

Only this time, the beauty who held the baby did not come.

The one who came was the woman standing next to the beauty.

That old man was surprised to see her.

Seven days ago, that woman still had some rosiness on her face. But now, she was extremely thin, and her face was pale. She looked just like a ghost.

She claimed that she was just there to stay for the night.

She also inquired about a place called Howard County from that old man.

That old man certainly knew where that was. After all, his daughter-in-law’s house was there in Howard County.

He nodded slightly.

That woman gave the old man a lot of money. Come next morning, the old man sent her to Howard County himself.

On the way there, he asked her about what she was doing. She claimed that she was going there to seek refuge with a relative.

That old man then sent her to her relative’s house.

And that was why that woman paid him around fifteen thousand dollars in order to thank him.

Fifteen thousand dollars was no small amount.

That old man probably remembered the incident so well because of this.

He was able to recall every single detail of that incident.

As for the jade pendant which Barry showed him, he confirmed that it was the jade pendant that that beauty gave him 2 decades ago.

How could he possibly forget about that?

“Mr. Crawford, he told us the address of that housekeeper’s relative where she went to seek refuge. I sent some people over to investigate it last night. But that family had moved away, and their house had been demolished for a long time. But don’t worry, I can guarantee that we’ll be able to find where that family is in a day!”

Barry said.

Gerald nodded slightly. “Mr. Zartyr, I’ll leave this to you then.”

Frankly-speaking, Gerald had faith in Barry that he’d be able to handle this investigation well.

Gerald felt that he was now one step closer to finding where Xara was. Finally, he’d be able to find where Queta’s biological mother was.

But he also needed to know more about that incident. What kind of relationship did Xara have with her father?

“Mr. Crawford, there’s another incident. I don’t know why you’re looking for Xara, and I don’t know about what she has but there’s something I must tell you.”

Suddenly, Barry’s expression turned solemn.

“What is it?”

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“That old man said that there was another group of people who met him before we came. They too, inquired about the incident and asked for the maid’s whereabouts,” said Barry.

Gerald was baffled.

‘Who could it be?’

He thought that this was a simple task given to him by his father to look for a person. Looks like things are more complicated than he initially thought.

But Gerald did not dwell on it much since it was useless.

What he needed to do now was to locate where that maid was, ASAP.

In that instant, Gerald made some preparations and prepared to go to Howard County. At the same time, he called up The Drake & Tyson Duo, ordering them to bring some people along and be there as soon as possible.

And it was also the same moment that he received a message in the group chat of his class. It was a message sent by the counselor.

Gerald took a look at it…

It was around this time.

In a luxury car.

“Miss, we still haven’t found where the ex-young lady is. But we did find a very important clue. It’s related to her personal maid—Xenia. We’ve found where she is! Back then, the young lady and Xenia stayed in a hotel…”

Jasmine listened to her subordinate’s report seriously.

She nodded and said, “Have you sent people over there?”

“We did send more people over. There’s one more thing which I need to report to you. It seems like we’re not the only ones who are asking about the young lady’s whereabouts. Our people went and confirmed it with the owner of the hotel just now. He told us that there’s another group of people who’re looking for the young lady too. They’re pretty generous with their money too.”

“Who is it?”

At that moment, there was a faint crease between Jasmine’s eyebrows.

“I’m sorry, miss. We still haven’t discovered who they are at the moment. But I think that it’s better if we start acting with more caution.”

Jasmine nodded. “Fine. Then you must act fast. By the way, bring along the twelve teachers from the family. My aunt was exceptionally ruthless in how she handled affairs in the past. I don’t doubt that she’s offended quite a lot of people. If someone’s looking for her, it should be the Fenderson family who does so in the end.”

“I understand!”

The moment Jasmine finished making the preparation, a message popped up in her class group chat. It was sent by the counselor.

Although Jasmine normally did not talk a lot with her classmates, she was still a member of that group chat.

She glanced at the message.

Turns out the counselor was talking about an outing for tomorrow morning which was organized by the faculty. Coincidentally, they were going to Howard County.

There were a lot of people who were going there.

And the person-in-charge was Marven from the next class.

“That chubby fella is becoming more capable now!”

Reading the message, Jasmine smiled bitterly.

She then got out of the car and returned to the university.

On the other hand, Gerald did not return to the university. In fact, he’d just informed the university about this.

He left for Howard County in Salford Province immediately.

destination wasn’t

a development project going on

for the subordinates, Barry had dispatched a group of personnel to help with the

anxious, so he rushed there first with only a few

Howard County after The Drake &

the energy to participate in

and got himself settled down. He then asked

“Gerald?”

at the underground parking lot. He pulled out his wallet and was about to enter the elevator to return

heard a female voice calling out to him all

around and took a look.

It was Vincy.

Vincy, were Lennard and two

Gerald. What

when she saw Gerald

surprised to

Gerald did not recognize who the

that you still remember

girl said. The way she spoke sounded as if she had a sense of superiority over her

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said with a smile

also a member

that she was in the same class as

personality? She was the sunny type of girl, the

Maia in terms

But they were different.

terrible at their studies but with good social

enjoyed a lot of connections, and she enjoyed

also a

of brief episodes with her in the

Hmph!

seemed like Xyla had

it to Gerald when they met a few

“Heh heh!”

scanned Gerald from

in contempt, “Vincy told me that you came to County

leave after a few

‘Could it be that she still

‘Maybe not.’

Xyla. He turned

Xyla’s boyfriend has the admission tickets. So we’ve come here to have some fun

Gerald in a surprisingly nice

She smiled and said.

Xyla has

echoed what

her eyes

He’s the son of the president of a listed

Lennard said in resignation.

“Oh!”

Gerald

from high school—Gerald, the one whom you

who was

either Vincy or

rather

talked to her about

girl was looking at him in a rather nonchalant and

there was something on his

she pouted. She seemed to be looking down

would never talk about these things, but the same could not be

We were in the competition team back when

smiled

you have a girlfriend? If not, I can

Vincy replied.

had a girlfriend. But frankly speaking, it did not appear to Vincy that he was in a romantic relationship. Vincy did not have any ulterior motives when she said that. She assumed that Gerald might be lying to others about having a

on! Of course, he doesn’t have one. Gerald, why don’t you consider Yasmina? Yasmina, although Gerald is poor, he’s an honest man. Didn’t your mom say that she’ll introduce you to an honest man? He’ll heed your orders like a

Xyla teased and said.

I’m

started teasing Xyla

the divorcee was looking

only smile bitterly and shake his head when

At that moment.

you doing? Why aren’t you coming

hearty and clear voice. It wasn’t long before they saw a handsome man

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just bumped into a

Leon

we can give it to Gerald. We haven’t met each other

tag along. We can bring

a

Xyla said.

You don’t have anything going on, do

tugged at Gerald’s arm and

“Fine!”

nodded slightly and agreed

who invited

updates from his subordinates. He

straight

a large

was dedicated to holding gatherings

very high-end hotel in Howard

admission ticket before

a

seemed to be the type of party that was held before the commencement of some kind of

what Gerald understood from Xyla’s

words, without money or the right ties, an ordinary Joe would never be able to attend

an environment like a hand

knew a lot of the attendees. After he

are you doing?”

down beside Vincy

you mean what I’m

shook his head and smiled

You think you have

the hall, There had been a very obvious change in her attitude towards

she was the one who had given the

direction in which Xyla was pointing at. That table was in a corner, and the

no right to sit with her at the same

attention of the surrounding attendees. He was being humiliated in front of everyone, and it was clearly

she wanted to

Gerald did not want to put Vincy in a difficult position.

wrong with you? You treated Gerald normally before we came in here. Why are you making a fool out of him in front of everybody?”

right. I want to make a fool of him in front of everyone.

started glaring at Gerald

Don’t tell me that it’s because of that trivial affair

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was the one who invited Gerald. But now her two best friends were in a squabble

what happened during

harbored resentment towards Gerald for what had

competition we participated in that year, and we won. After we came back, the school treated the twenty of us to a meal in the city. After the meal, there were only a few of us left. Hence, we played truth or dare. I was defeated, so I had to choose a person there to confess

Xyla said.

remember it. I know that you didn’t like Gerald back then. But in order to play safe, you confessed your love to him. Still remember how he just came back from helping out the teacher when you did that.

which happened in the

were unsuited for each other in front of everyone. I was left speechless and helpless. I can’t believe that the loser really thought that I liked him! I get furious every time I remember his face when he said that to me. All of

Xyla said.

Gerald claimed that you were unsuited for each other? It’s because Gerald felt that he was poor and that he was not a match for you. You’re overthinking things. Besides, he also knew that your feelings weren’t genuine, so perhaps he blurted out things that he didn’t mean to say. Didn’t you always dislike him because he’s poor? You didn’t even want to sit beside him in the car. That’s why Gerald was afraid of

up an explanation to calm

Besides, I was not the only one who disliked him because he was poor. Vincy, weren’t you the same? Don’t think that I

was just a blabbermouth. The moment she started talking, she would

Vincy blush. She had just blurted out

turned me down when I confessed to her back then. I

So that was why she acted

were filled with a

because he didn’t even see Gerald as

the realization made Lennard’s

had been

at Vincy. Her face was flushed red, which only served to

Xyla said had

Vincy did like Gerald back in

Gerald was poor. Vincy did give it a try. But doubts started to spring up when she thought further about

my classmates view me? What

not reach that stage, and she gave up the chance to

stop Vincy from wishing that

party’s mind in a romantic relationship, was enough to sink the ship sooner

that moment, the

not hear the conversation between Xyla and

father. He asked us to go and be nice to him, wants us to express our gratitude to him. After all, Chairman Lighton was the reason why we had so many projects waiting for us. People like them will forever rule over us

it clear that we should at least

few of the drivers and secretaries

company. It was rather normal for them to have certain kinds of cooperation and partnership with other companies, it wasn’t uncommon for these companies

bad

it explicitly let’s go there together

A female secretary said.

that group of

aren’t yacomin’

who was sitting beside Gerald, patted Gerald’s

was being treated as

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“Like hell, I’m going!”

Gerald shook his head.

if you don’t go. Why are you

secretary said in

that, they went to the desk where Leon was sitting to

that everyone came to give a toast to her boyfriend, Xyla peeked at Gerald coldly, who was sitting there

enjoy the look of

you reject me that year! Look

at the disparity between you and my

really think that I invited

‘You’re wrong!’

thought that the humiliation he suffered would be greater if the environment they were

usually did not have the chance to experience that

became clear to her that Xyla invited him here just to embarrass

wanted to go and

“Where are you going?”

last, Lennard grabbed Vincy’s arm

never expected to see Lennard

that what Xyla said just now might have influenced

Vincy refrained from saying anything

from the neighboring

to these people, Xyla stole a

at him, the

But in that instant.

“Mr. Crawford!”

Suddenly, someone shouted.

He was surrounded by a lot of people, and he seemed like a

went silent

them turned

is Mr.

moment, another middle-aged man yelled

there were more than ten sharply-dressed men heading towards

were rushing towards none

Isn’t that

Gordon and the others. Why are they heading

It’s not only Chairman Gordon. Chairman Lighton, Chairman Wacket, and

in the hall knew who Chairman

most distinguished guests of

What did it mean?

just now. The moment they spoke, all of the others stopped

they looked at each

people who were sitting at Xyla’s table were

Gerald the entire time. Hence, she noticed it right away when the

on her

of status and identity does Chairman Gordon have? Why

Xyla wondered in surprise.

gained from her revenge just now

started shifting

filled with a sense of excitement inwardly for some

hand, felt his

of people who approached Leon peered in Gerald’s

“And you are?”

people stopped in front of Gerald. Gerald was astonished since he did not know

on? Chairman Gordon went there to greet him, but that guy doesn’t even know

frustrating! How impolite can that boy be! Who taught him his

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mistaken him for someone else. Or is that guy a driver of some kind of big shot? How is it

others started to

you’ve forgotten about it. You might have forgotten about

smiled