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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.

wasn’t

project going on

group

so he rushed there first with

Queta and Barry would only head for Howard County after The

the energy to participate in the outing which was organized

reached Howard County, he found a hotel and got himself settled down. He then asked his subordinates to go and get in touch with that

“Gerald?”

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

voice calling out to him all

around and took a look.

It was Vincy.

Vincy, were Lennard and two other

It’s really Gerald. What a

girl said when she

surprised to meet Gerald

not recognize who the girl was

doubt that you still remember

as if she

I know you. You’re Xyla

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said with a smile on

a member of the high

was in the same class as Vincy,

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

Maia in terms

But they were different.

terrible at their studies but with good social relations, or they were rich kids

short, she was a girl who enjoyed a lot of connections, and she enjoyed herself vehemently. Despite

a rather

all sorts of brief episodes with her in the past which were unspeakable, to say

Hmph!

had gotten into Salford University

when they

“Heh heh!”

eyes scanned Gerald from

County Salford. Haven’t you left yet? Also, what are you doing at such

yeah. I’ll leave after a few

be that she still

‘Maybe not.’

Xyla. He turned towards Vincy and asked her, “Vincy, what are you doing

to organize a large gathering here. Xyla’s boyfriend has the

in a

She smiled and said.

Xyla has a

echoed what she

eyes at Gerald

the son of the president of a

Lennard said in resignation.

“Oh!”

to match Lennard’s tone, Gerald nodded slightly,

high school—Gerald,

who

either Vincy or

looked rather

to her about Gerald back during their high school days

the girl was looking at him in

there was something on his

pouted. She seemed to be looking

things, but the same could not be said with

were in the competition team back when we were in high

still smiled

Gerald, I didn’t manage to ask you. Do you have a girlfriend? If

Vincy replied.

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 girlfriend to

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 dog after you get

Xyla teased and said.

like this, I’m going

started teasing Xyla

was looking down

and shake his

At that moment.

you doing? Why

a hearty and clear voice. It wasn’t long before they saw a handsome man in a tailored suit walking towards

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Oh, I just bumped into

waved her hands at Leon

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

Gerald tag along. We can bring him along so that he can get a taste

give you a ticket.

Xyla said.

You don’t have anything going on, do

at Gerald’s

“Fine!”

slightly and agreed

who invited him, he would’ve turned them down

had a rather good relationship with Vincy. Besides, Gerald was waiting for updates from his subordinates. He might as well have fun in the

the elevator together and went straight to the second floor of

a large

dedicated to holding gatherings or

place was considered a very

their admission ticket before they entered

a lot of

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

least this was what Gerald understood from Xyla’s

money or the right ties, an

boyfriend—Leon, fit right into such an environment like a hand in a

a lot of the attendees. After he

are you

beside

do you mean what I’m

shook his head and smiled

think you

entered the hall, There had been a very obvious change

in spite of the fact that she was the one

was in a

Gerald had no right to sit with

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

wanted to persuade Xyla

not want to put Vincy in a difficult position. He laughed bitterly once

normally before we came in here. Why are you making a fool out of him in

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

started glaring at

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

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was stuck between a rock and a hard place. After all, she was the one who invited Gerald. But now her two best friends were in a squabble with

trivial affair? Vincy, do you really think that what happened during our high school days was just

resentment towards Gerald for what

were

Xyla said.

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

the incident which

get furious every time I remember his face when he said that to me. All of the students in our class pointed

Xyla said.

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

an explanation to calm Xyla

loser! I must 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

blabbermouth. The moment she

said made Vincy blush. She had just blurted out the thing which haunted Vincy’s mind to this

Vincy turned me down when I confessed to her back then. I had no idea that she liked

treating Gerald. So that was why she

were filled with

Gerald. It was because he didn’t even see Gerald as a rival in love. No way

made Lennard’s

out, things had been that way

Her face was flushed red, which

Xyla said had hit Vincy’s sore

like

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

would my classmates view me? What would they say about

reach that stage, and she gave up the chance

stop Vincy from wishing that Gerald would

only present in one party’s mind in a romantic relationship,

moment, the

not hear the conversation

today, representing his 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

clear that we should at least

the drivers

for them to have certain kinds of cooperation and partnership with other

it wasn’t a bad idea to suck up

it explicitly let’s go there together before the

A female secretary said.

that group of

aren’t yacomin’

the driver, who was sitting beside Gerald, patted

Gerald was being treated as a driver

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“Like hell, I’m going!”

Gerald shook his head.

if you don’t go.

female secretary said in

went to the desk where Leon was sitting to

toast to her boyfriend, Xyla peeked at

the look of

Look

the disparity between you

think that I invited you out of

‘You’re wrong!’

to humiliate Gerald deliberately. She thought that the humiliation he suffered would be greater if the environment

the chance to experience that kind of pleasure from

It became clear to her that Xyla invited him here

wanted to go and keep

“Where are you going?”

grabbed Vincy’s arm

expected to see Lennard

what Xyla said just now might have influenced

Vincy refrained from saying

of people from the neighboring tables who came

people, Xyla stole a glance at

at him, the happier she

But in that instant.

“Mr. Crawford!”

Suddenly, someone shouted.

man. He was surrounded by a

hall went silent after

them

really is Mr.

another

ten sharply-dressed men

they were rushing towards

Isn’t that Chairman

right! It’s Chairman Gordon and the others. Why are they heading towards

Wacket, and Chairman Quarterman have gone there too. It seems

of people present in the hall knew

the most distinguished guests of the

What did it mean?

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

they looked

were sitting at Xyla’s table were

with Xyla. She had been staring at Gerald the entire

nearly choked on her red

What’s happening? What kind of status and identity does Chairman Gordon have? Why does

Xyla wondered in surprise.

pleasure which she gained from her revenge

shifting around

She was filled with a sense of excitement

on the other hand,

people who approached Leon peered in Gerald’s direction.

“And you are?”

Gerald was astonished since he did not know any of

greet him, but that guy doesn’t even know who

can that boy be! Who

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is that guy a driver of some kind of big shot?

others started to

forgotten about it. You might have forgotten about me. You don’t know me, but I know you. Haha! Here is my

smiled happily