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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 too

project going

had dispatched a group of personnel to

he rushed there

head for Howard County after The Drake &

had neither the mood nor the energy to participate in the outing which was organized by

hotel and got himself settled down. He

“Gerald?”

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

female voice calling out

a

It was Vincy.

beside Vincy, were Lennard and two other

Gerald. What a

girl said when she saw Gerald turning

was surprised to meet

who the girl

doubt that

The way she spoke sounded as if she

know you.

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a

also a member of the high

as Vincy, so her academic results must’ve been really

how about her personality? She was the sunny type of girl, the type of girl who just oozed youthful vibes wherever she

resembled Maia

But they were different.

friends. Those guys were either ruffians who were terrible at

girl who enjoyed a lot of connections, and she enjoyed herself

a rather emotional

with her in the past which were unspeakable,

Hmph!

like Xyla had gotten into

it to Gerald when they met a few

“Heh heh!”

scanned Gerald from

could not help but say in contempt, “Vincy told me that you came to County Salford. Haven’t you left yet? Also, what are you doing

yeah. I’ll leave

to Gerald. ‘Could it be

‘Maybe not.’

He turned towards Vincy and asked her,

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

in a surprisingly nice

She smiled and said.

Xyla has a boyfriend

echoed what she

rolled her eyes at

know who Xyla’s boyfriend is? He’s the son

Lennard said in resignation.

“Oh!”

Gerald nodded slightly,

the guy from high school—Gerald, the one

girl, who was standing beside

either Vincy or

looked rather

to her about Gerald

Gerald noticed that the girl was looking at him in a rather nonchalant

was something

looked at him as she pouted. She

would never talk about these things, but the same

the competition team back when we were

smiled

Do you have

Vincy replied.

motives when she said that. She assumed that Gerald might be lying to others about having a girlfriend to protect his dignity as a man. This was partly

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

Xyla teased and said.

this, I’m going to get

Wale started

the divorcee was

could only smile bitterly and shake his head when he realized

At that moment.

what are you doing?

they saw a handsome man in

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I just bumped into

her hands at Leon affectionately. Clearly,

moment, Vincy said, “Xyla, didn’t you say that you have an additional admission ticket just now? Hey maybe we can give it to Gerald. We haven’t met each other for so many years, I guess we can totally sit together and

eyes. “Fine, then we’ll let Gerald tag along. We can bring him along so that he

give you a ticket. Come with

Xyla said.

let’s go. You don’t have

tugged at Gerald’s arm and

“Fine!”

nodded slightly and

only one who invited him, he would’ve

Vincy. Besides, Gerald was waiting for updates from his subordinates. He might as well have

elevator together and went straight to the second

a large

to holding gatherings

a very

their admission ticket before they entered

were a lot

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

this was what Gerald understood from Xyla’s brief

money or the right ties, an

such an environment like a hand in a

attendees. After he greeted his friends, he sat down at a

are you doing?”

sat down beside Vincy and

you mean what

his head

there! You think you have the right to

had been a very obvious change

the fact that she was the

turned towards the direction in which Xyla was pointing at. That table was in a corner, and the people who sat there were probably the drivers or secretaries of the

no right to

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

and she wanted to

in a difficult position. He laughed bitterly once before he

are you making a fool out of him in front of everybody?” asked Vincy in an anxious

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

glaring at Gerald

offend you did he? Don’t tell me that it’s

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After all, she was the one who invited Gerald. But now her two best friends were in a squabble with each

you really think that what happened

Xyla still harbored resentment towards Gerald for what had happened

remember the 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

Xyla said.

to him. Still remember how he just came back from helping out the teacher when you

recalled the incident which happened in

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 the students in our class pointed their fingers and laughed at me. They joked that even a person like Gerald didn’t like me. The boy who I truly had a crush on was just

Xyla said.

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

made up an explanation to

make him regret it! 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 didn’t notice. You liked Gerald

was just a blabbermouth. The moment she

blush. She had just blurted

sudden. ‘No wonder Vincy turned me down when I confessed to her back then.

that was why she

with a tinge

to Gerald. It was because he didn’t even see Gerald as a

now, the realization made

turns out, things had been that way all this

Her face was flushed red, which only served to

Xyla said had hit Vincy’s

did like Gerald

Vincy did give it a try. But doubts started to spring up when she

my classmates view me? What would

she gave up

it did not stop Vincy from

mind in a

the atmosphere became

not hear the conversation

that Leon came today, representing his father. He asked us to go and be nice to him, wants us to express our gratitude to him. After

it clear that we should at least go and

few of the drivers and secretaries

cooperation and partnership with other companies, it wasn’t uncommon for these companies to

bad

Since they’ve said it explicitly let’s go there together before the event

A female secretary said.

of people stood up

aren’t yacomin’ with us

the driver, who was sitting beside Gerald,

being treated as a

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“Like hell, I’m going!”

Gerald shook his head.

go. Why are you

female secretary

the desk where Leon was sitting to

give a toast to her boyfriend,

enjoy the look of humiliation

dare you reject me that year! Look at the difference between you and

the disparity between you

think that I invited you out of

‘You’re wrong!’

deliberately. She thought that the humiliation he suffered would be greater if the environment they

usually did not have the chance to experience

saw Gerald sitting there alone. It became clear to her that

go

“Where are you going?”

grabbed

never expected to see Lennard act

said just

from saying anything

that moment, there were a lot of people from the neighboring tables who

attending to these people, Xyla stole

at him,

But in that instant.

“Mr. Crawford!”

Suddenly, someone shouted.

shouted was a middle-aged man. He was surrounded by a lot of people, and he seemed

hall went silent after

of them

really is Mr.

that moment, another middle-aged

sharply-dressed men heading towards the end of

were rushing towards

Isn’t that Chairman

and the others. Why are

It’s not only Chairman Gordon. Chairman Lighton, Chairman Wacket, and Chairman Quarterman have gone there too. It seems like they’re elated

of people present in the

be considered the most

What did it mean?

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

moment, they looked at each

were sitting at

She had been staring at Gerald the entire time. Hence, she noticed it right away when the men

choked on her red

happening? What kind of status and identity does Chairman Gordon have? Why does he know who

Xyla wondered in surprise.

from her revenge

started shifting

was filled with a sense of excitement inwardly

other hand, felt his jealousy grow

people who approached Leon peered in Gerald’s direction. What exactly

“And you are?”

Gerald. Gerald was astonished since he did not know any of

went there to greet him, but

that boy be! Who taught him his

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guy a driver of some kind of big shot? How is it possible? The most distinguished person

others started

so busy that you’ve forgotten about it. You might have forgotten about me. You don’t know me, but I know you. Haha! Here

Gordon smiled happily and