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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 too far

development project

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

rushed there

and Barry would only head for Howard County after The Drake & Tyson Duo reached Salford Province with their

to participate in the outing which was organized by

County, he found a hotel and got himself settled down. He then asked his subordinates to go and

“Gerald?”

his wallet and was about

heard a female voice calling out to

and took a

It was Vincy.

Vincy, were Lennard

Gerald.

girl said when she

was surprised to meet Gerald here

first, Gerald did not recognize who the girl was until she spoke

that you still remember

as if she had a sense

know you. You’re

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with a smile on

past, Xyla was also a member of

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

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

Maia in terms

But they were different.

guys were either ruffians who were terrible at their studies but with good social relations, or they were rich kids from

enjoyed a lot of connections, and she

also a

her in the past which were unspeakable,

Hmph!

had gotten into Salford

Gerald when they

“Heh heh!”

eyes scanned

that you came to County Salford.

I’ll leave after a

it be that she still remembers that misunderstanding which

‘Maybe not.’

Xyla. He turned towards Vincy and asked her,

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

treated Gerald in a

She smiled and said.

Xyla has

what she

her eyes at Gerald

Xyla’s boyfriend is? He’s the

Lennard said in resignation.

“Oh!”

match Lennard’s tone, Gerald nodded slightly, looking a little

the guy from high school—Gerald,

a girl, who was

was either Vincy or Xyla’s

rather

talked to her about

was looking

was something

she pouted. She

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

We were in the competition team

smiled

you. Do you have a

Vincy replied.

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

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

Xyla teased and said.

this, I’m

Wale started teasing

divorcee was looking down on

could only smile bitterly and shake his head

At that moment.

what are you doing? Why aren’t you

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

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Oh, I just bumped into a classmate of

hands at Leon

that 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

tag along. We can bring him

a

Xyla said.

have

Gerald’s

“Fine!”

nodded slightly and agreed to

Xyla was the only one who invited

good relationship with Vincy. Besides, Gerald was waiting for updates

and went straight to the second floor of

a large

to holding gatherings

a very high-end hotel in Howard

showed their admission ticket before they

were a lot

that was

what Gerald understood from

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

such an

knew a lot of the attendees. After he

you doing?” Xyla

down beside Vincy and

mean what I’m

his head and

there! You think you have the right to sit

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

of the fact that she was the

table was in a corner, and the people who sat there were probably

felt that Gerald had no right to sit

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

she wanted to persuade Xyla

position. He laughed bitterly once before he went

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

make a fool of him in front

glaring at

Gerald didn’t offend you did he? Don’t tell me that it’s because of that trivial

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her two best friends were in a squabble with each other, so it was only natural that she

you really think that what happened during our

still harbored resentment towards Gerald for what had

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

Xyla said.

I 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

incident which happened

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 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 there at the side. Do you know how

Xyla said.

do you know why 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

up an explanation to calm Xyla

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 during that time. But you didn’t want to go into a

blabbermouth. The moment she started talking,

She had just blurted out the thing which haunted Vincy’s

expression turned sour all of a sudden. ‘No wonder Vincy turned me down when I confessed to her back

nice Vincy had been treating Gerald. So that was why she acted in such a friendly manner towards

eyes were filled with a

totally a different thing now. Previously, Lennard did not intervene when Vincy was being nice to Gerald. It was because he didn’t even see

realization made Lennard’s

things had been that way all

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

Xyla said had hit Vincy’s sore

Vincy did like Gerald

a try. But doubts started to spring up when she

classmates view me? What would

reach that stage, and she gave up the chance to deepen her relationship

Vincy from wishing that Gerald

in a

the atmosphere became

the conversation

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 regular

made it clear that we should at least go and give him a toast to show our sincerity and

the

had their own 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 to become dependent on them for financial

wasn’t a bad idea to suck up to

explicitly let’s go there together

A female secretary said.

that group of people

aren’t yacomin’ with

was sitting beside Gerald, patted Gerald’s

Gerald was being treated as a driver by these

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“Like hell, I’m going!”

Gerald shook his head.

if you don’t go. Why are

female secretary said in

where Leon was sitting to

boyfriend, Xyla peeked at Gerald coldly, who

to enjoy the look of humiliation

dare you reject me that year! Look at the difference

the disparity between you and my

think that I

‘You’re wrong!’

he suffered would be greater if the environment they were in was

have the chance to experience that kind of pleasure

It became clear to her that Xyla invited him here

wanted to go

“Where are you going?”

Lennard grabbed Vincy’s

see

that what Xyla said just

refrained from

of people from the

to these people, Xyla

at him, the

But in that instant.

“Mr. Crawford!”

Suddenly, someone shouted.

who shouted was a middle-aged man. He was surrounded by a lot

went silent after

of them

is

that moment, another middle-aged man

sharply-dressed men heading towards the end of the hall

they were rushing towards none other than

that Chairman

Chairman Gordon and the others. Why are they heading

only Chairman Gordon. Chairman Lighton, Chairman Wacket, and Chairman Quarterman have

people present in the hall knew who

could be considered the most distinguished guests

What did it mean?

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

moment, they looked at

were sitting at Xyla’s

so with Xyla. She had been staring at Gerald the entire time. Hence, she noticed it right away when the men were rushing towards

on her red

have? Why does he know who Gerald is? He’s nothing but

Xyla wondered in surprise.

which she gained from her

started shifting

looked over too. She was filled with a sense of excitement inwardly for some unknown

the other hand,

group of people who approached Leon peered in Gerald’s direction.

“And you are?”

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

went there to greet him,

can that boy be! Who taught him his

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that Chairman Gordon might have mistaken him for someone else. Or is that guy a driver of some kind

started to discuss

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

Gordon smiled