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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

project

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

anxious, so he rushed there first with only a few

Howard County after The Drake & Tyson Duo

mood nor the energy to participate in

he reached Howard County, he found a hotel and got himself settled down. He then

“Gerald?”

underground parking lot. He pulled out his wallet and was

moment, he heard a female voice

turned around and took a look.

It was Vincy.

Lennard and

It’s really Gerald.

she saw

surprised to meet Gerald

who

doubt that you

The way she spoke sounded as if she had a

I know you. You’re Xyla

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with a

Xyla was also a member of the high school

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

She was the sunny type of girl, the type of girl who just oozed youthful vibes wherever

vaguely resembled Maia in

But they were different.

were either ruffians who were terrible at their studies

lot of connections, and she enjoyed herself vehemently.

also a rather emotional

had all sorts of brief episodes with her in the

Hmph!

had gotten into Salford

Gerald when they

“Heh heh!”

eyes scanned Gerald from

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

I’ll leave after a few

to Gerald. ‘Could it be that she still remembers that misunderstanding

‘Maybe not.’

wasn’t too keen to have a conversation with Xyla. He turned towards Vincy and

Xyla’s boyfriend has the

in a surprisingly

She smiled and said.

has

echoed what she

rolled her eyes at Gerald

Xyla’s boyfriend is? He’s the son of the president of

Lennard said in resignation.

“Oh!”

order to match Lennard’s tone, Gerald nodded slightly, looking

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

who was standing

Vincy or

rather

her

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

was something

as she pouted. She seemed to be looking

these things, but the same could not be said with

I am. We were in the competition team back when we were

smiled

the way, Gerald, I didn’t manage to ask you. Do you have a

Vincy replied.

ulterior motives when she said that. She assumed that Gerald might be lying to others about having

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 dog after you get married. Don’t find

Xyla teased and said.

if you’re being like this, I’m going to get

Wale started teasing Xyla

divorcee was looking down

his head when he

At that moment.

are you doing? Why aren’t you coming

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

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bumped

at Leon affectionately. Clearly,

admission ticket just now? Hey maybe we can give it to Gerald. We haven’t met each other for so many years,

can bring him

a ticket.

Xyla said.

don’t have anything going

at Gerald’s

“Fine!”

nodded slightly and agreed to

who invited him,

relationship with Vincy. Besides, Gerald was waiting for updates from his subordinates. He might as

together and went straight to the second

was a

dedicated to holding

very high-end hotel in

showed their admission ticket

were a lot

was held

what Gerald understood

ties, an ordinary Joe would never be able

fit right into such an environment like

attendees. After he greeted his friends,

are you doing?” Xyla

beside

you mean what

head and

Go and sit over there! You think you have the

she entered the hall, There had been a very obvious

that she was the one who had given the admission ticket

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

Xyla felt that Gerald had no right to sit with her at the same

the surrounding attendees. He was being humiliated

she wanted to persuade Xyla to stop

a difficult position. He laughed bitterly once before he went over

normally before we came in here. Why are you making a fool out of him in front of everybody?” asked Vincy in an

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

glaring at Gerald

me that it’s because of

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now her two best friends were in a

happened during our high school days was just a trivial

harbored resentment towards Gerald for what had

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

Xyla said.

order to play safe, you confessed your love to him. Still remember how he just came back from helping out the teacher

the incident which

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

Xyla said.

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

quickly made up an explanation

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 relationship because of

was just a blabbermouth. The moment she started

blurted out the thing which

me down when I confessed

Gerald. So that was

eyes were filled with a tinge

nice to Gerald. It was because he didn’t

made Lennard’s heart

been that way all this

was flushed

had

did like

But doubts started to spring up when

my classmates view me?

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

it did not stop Vincy from wishing that Gerald

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

that moment, the atmosphere became

the conversation between

to go and be nice to him, wants us to express our gratitude to him. After all, Chairman Lighton was

should at least go and give him a toast to show our sincerity

the drivers and

certain kinds of cooperation and partnership

bad idea to

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

A female secretary said.

that group of

aren’t yacomin’ with us

was sitting beside Gerald,

was being treated as a driver

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“Like hell, I’m going!”

Gerald shook his head.

fine if you don’t go. Why are you putting up

female secretary said in

to the desk where Leon was sitting to

toast to her boyfriend, Xyla peeked

badly wanted to enjoy the look

dare you reject me that year! Look at

look at the disparity between you and my

you really think that I invited you

‘You’re wrong!’

She thought that the humiliation he

to experience that

sitting there alone. It became clear to

to go and

“Where are you going?”

grabbed Vincy’s

see

said just now might have

from saying

a lot of people from the neighboring tables who

Xyla stole a

more she looked at him,

But in that instant.

“Mr. Crawford!”

Suddenly, someone shouted.

was surrounded by a lot of

went silent

of them turned towards

is

moment, another

men heading

rushing towards none

Isn’t that Chairman

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

Wacket, and Chairman Quarterman have gone there too. It seems like they’re

of people present in the hall knew who Chairman Gordon

considered the most distinguished guests of the

What did it mean?

The moment they spoke, all of the others

they looked at

the people who were sitting

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

nearly choked on her

and identity does Chairman Gordon have? Why does he know who Gerald is? He’s nothing but

Xyla wondered in surprise.

pleasure which she gained from her revenge just now had

shifting around

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

hand, felt

people who approached Leon peered in Gerald’s

“And you are?”

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

What’s going on? Chairman Gordon went there to greet him, but that

can that boy be!

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him for someone else. Or is that guy a driver of some kind of big shot? How is it possible? The most distinguished person who has come here today is

others started to

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

Gordon smiled happily