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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 far

a development project going on

dispatched a group of personnel to help with the

was anxious, so he rushed there first with only a few

County after The Drake &

to participate in the outing which

a hotel and got himself settled down. He then asked his subordinates to go and

“Gerald?”

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

moment, he heard a female voice calling out to him all of

a look. He was visibly

It was Vincy.

beside Vincy, were Lennard and two

really Gerald. What

girl said when she

was surprised to meet Gerald here

not recognize who the girl

I doubt that

way she spoke sounded as if she

course I know you.

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with a smile

Xyla was also a member of the high school

remembered that she was in the same class as Vincy, so her academic results must’ve

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

resembled Maia in terms of

But they were different.

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

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

also a rather

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

Hmph!

like Xyla had gotten

to Gerald when

“Heh heh!”

eyes scanned Gerald from

but say in contempt, “Vincy told me that you came to County Salford. Haven’t you

leave after a

be that she still remembers that misunderstanding

‘Maybe not.’

He turned towards Vincy and asked her, “Vincy, what are

plan to organize a large gathering here. Xyla’s boyfriend has the admission tickets. So

treated Gerald in a surprisingly nice

She smiled and said.

has a

what she

eyes at

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

Lennard said in resignation.

“Oh!”

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

he the guy from high school—Gerald, the one whom

girl, who was standing beside

Vincy or Xyla’s

rather pretty

became clear that Xyla had talked to her about Gerald

girl was looking at him in a rather nonchalant and lazy

there was something on his

at him as she pouted. She seemed to

but the same could not be said with

competition team back when we

still smiled

you have a girlfriend? If not, I can introduce you to

Vincy replied.

did not have any ulterior 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 why she wanted to get

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 dog

Xyla teased and said.

you’re being like this, I’m going

Wale started teasing

divorcee was looking

smile bitterly and shake his head when he

At that moment.

doing? Why aren’t

they saw a handsome

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I just bumped

hands at Leon affectionately.

an additional admission ticket just now? Hey maybe we can give it to Gerald. We haven’t

can bring

a

Xyla said.

let’s go. You don’t have

at Gerald’s arm

“Fine!”

and agreed to

only one who invited him, he would’ve

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

the elevator together and went straight to the second floor of the

was a

dedicated to holding gatherings or

place was considered a very high-end hotel

admission ticket before they

a

of party that was held before the commencement of some kind of

was what Gerald understood from Xyla’s

words, without money or the right ties, an ordinary Joe would never

right into such an

attendees. After he greeted

are you

down beside Vincy and

you mean what

shook his head and

You think you

had been

of the fact that she was the one who

at. That table was in a corner, and the people who sat there

right to sit

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

quite anxious, and she wanted to persuade Xyla to stop what she

a difficult position. He laughed bitterly once

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

in front

started glaring at

me that it’s

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and a hard place. After all, she was the one who invited Gerald. But now her two best friends were in a squabble with each other, so it was only natural that she started

really think that what happened during

towards Gerald for

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

Xyla said.

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

recalled the incident which happened

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

Xyla said.

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

quickly made up an

he was poor. Vincy, weren’t you the same? Don’t think that I didn’t notice. You liked Gerald during that time. But

The moment she started talking, she would

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

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

Vincy had been treating Gerald. So that was why

were filled with a tinge

did not intervene when Vincy was being nice to Gerald. It was because he didn’t even see Gerald as a rival in love.

the realization made Lennard’s heart skip a

turns out, things had been that way all

at Vincy. Her face was flushed

said had hit Vincy’s

did like Gerald

try. But doubts started

view me? What would they say

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

did not stop Vincy from wishing

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

that moment, the atmosphere became

not hear the conversation between Xyla

My chairman said 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 all, Chairman Lighton was the reason why we had so many projects waiting

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

the drivers

and partnership with other companies, it wasn’t uncommon for these companies to become dependent on them for financial or capital

bad idea to suck up to

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

A female secretary said.

group of people

yacomin’ with us

who was sitting beside Gerald,

Gerald was being treated as

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“Like hell, I’m going!”

Gerald shook his head.

it’s fine if you don’t go. Why

secretary

went to the desk where Leon was sitting to give

everyone came to give a toast to her boyfriend, Xyla peeked at Gerald coldly,

the look

you reject me that year! Look

look at the disparity between you

that I invited you out of

‘You’re wrong!’

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

usually did not have the chance to experience that kind of pleasure

hand, Vincy saw Gerald sitting there alone. It became

wanted to go

“Where are you going?”

grabbed

to see Lennard act like

that what Xyla said

from saying

there were a lot of people from the neighboring tables who came to toast Leon

attending to these people, Xyla

more she looked at him,

But in that instant.

“Mr. Crawford!”

Suddenly, someone shouted.

by a lot of people, and he seemed like a very influential

went

of them turned

really is Mr.

another middle-aged man

sharply-dressed men heading towards the

were rushing towards none other than

that Chairman

others. Why are they heading towards

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

of people present in the hall knew who Chairman Gordon

could be considered the most

What did it mean?

they spoke, all of the others stopped talking and listened to

that moment, they

hand, the people who were sitting at Xyla’s

Gerald the entire time. Hence, she noticed it right away when the men were rushing towards

choked on her

identity does Chairman Gordon have? Why does he know who

Xyla wondered in surprise.

gained from her revenge just

shifting around

was filled with a sense of excitement inwardly for some unknown

the other hand, felt his jealousy grow

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 any

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

How impolite can that boy be! Who taught him his

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someone else. Or is that guy a driver of some kind of big shot? How is it possible? The most distinguished person who

started

so busy that you’ve forgotten about it. You might have forgotten

Gordon smiled happily and