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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

project going on in

a group of personnel to help with

there

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

had neither the mood nor the energy to participate

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

“Gerald?”

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

a female voice calling out to him all of

turned around and took a look. He

It was Vincy.

were Lennard and two

Gerald.

said when she saw

surprised to meet Gerald

not recognize who the girl

I doubt that you still

sounded as if she had a sense of superiority

I know

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with a smile on his

past, Xyla was also a member of the high school competition

that she was in the same class as Vincy,

She was the sunny type of girl, the type of

Maia in terms

But they were different.

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

and she enjoyed herself vehemently. Despite this, her

a

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

Hmph!

had gotten into Salford

mentioned it to Gerald when they met a few

“Heh heh!”

eyes scanned Gerald

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

I’ll leave

when she spoke to Gerald. ‘Could it be that she still remembers

‘Maybe not.’

to have a conversation with Xyla. He turned towards Vincy and asked her, “Vincy, what are you

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

Gerald in a surprisingly

She smiled and said.

has a

what

her eyes

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

Lennard said in resignation.

“Oh!”

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

school—Gerald, the one whom you

girl, who was

was either Vincy or Xyla’s

looked rather

clear that Xyla had talked to her about Gerald back during

the girl was looking

was something on his

pouted. She seemed to be looking down on

about these things, but the same could not be said

were in the competition team back

smiled

manage to ask you. Do you have a girlfriend? If not, I can

Vincy replied.

like Gerald had a 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

consider Yasmina? Yasmina, although Gerald is poor, he’s an honest man. Didn’t your mom say that

Xyla teased and said.

being like this, I’m going to get angry. You’re

started teasing

was

smile bitterly and shake his head when he realized what

At that moment.

doing? Why aren’t you

It wasn’t long before they saw a

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I just bumped into

waved her hands at Leon

it to Gerald. We haven’t met each other for so many years, I

we’ll let Gerald tag along. We can bring him along so that he

a ticket. Come

Xyla said.

have anything

tugged at Gerald’s

“Fine!”

and agreed

invited

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

went straight to the second

was a

dedicated to

place was considered a very high-end hotel

admission ticket before they entered

were a lot

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

this was what Gerald

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

an environment

lot of the attendees. After he greeted his friends, he

are you

down beside Vincy

you mean what

head and smiled

You think you have the right to

hall, There had been a very obvious change

in spite of the fact that she was

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

Gerald had no right to sit with her at the same

voice had attracted the attention of the surrounding attendees. He was being

and she wanted to persuade Xyla to stop what she was

difficult position. He laughed bitterly once before he went

in here. Why are you making a fool out of him in front

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

Xyla started glaring

Don’t tell me that it’s because

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who invited Gerald. But now her two best friends

really think that what happened during our high school

towards Gerald for what had happened ages

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

Xyla said.

you didn’t like Gerald back then. But in order to play safe, you confessed your love to him. Still remember how he

recalled the incident which

the end, Gerald said that we were unsuited for each other in front of everyone. I 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

Xyla said.

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

up an explanation to calm

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

just a blabbermouth. The moment she started

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

Lennard’s facial expression turned sour all of a sudden. ‘No wonder Vincy turned me down

nice Vincy had been treating Gerald. So that was why she acted in such

with a tinge of

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

realization made Lennard’s heart skip

turns out, things had been that way all

flushed red, which only served to

Xyla said had hit

did like

did give it a try. But doubts started to spring up when she thought further about

view me? What would they

she gave up the

not stop Vincy from wishing that Gerald would

party’s mind in a romantic relationship, was

moment, the atmosphere

did not hear the conversation between Xyla

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

least

the drivers and secretaries

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

a bad idea to suck

said it explicitly let’s go there together before

A female secretary said.

that group of people stood up

aren’t yacomin’

the driver, who was sitting beside Gerald,

as a driver

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“Like hell, I’m going!”

Gerald shook his head.

don’t go. Why are

secretary

where

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

enjoy the look of humiliation and

that year! Look at

at the disparity between

think that I invited you out

‘You’re wrong!’

that the humiliation he suffered would be greater if the

chance to experience that kind

Vincy saw Gerald sitting there alone. It became clear to her that Xyla invited him here just to embarrass

wanted to go

“Where are you going?”

Lennard grabbed Vincy’s

expected to see Lennard act like

realized that what Xyla said

refrained from

from the neighboring tables who came to toast

to these people, Xyla stole a glance

more she looked at him, the

But in that instant.

“Mr. Crawford!”

Suddenly, someone shouted.

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

entire hall went silent

of them turned towards

really is

moment, another middle-aged

more than ten sharply-dressed men heading towards

they were rushing towards none

Isn’t that Chairman

and the others. Why are

Chairman Wacket, and

the hall knew who Chairman

the most distinguished guests of the entire

What did it mean?

moment they spoke, all of

moment, they

hand, the people who were

been staring at Gerald the entire time. Hence,

choked on

Chairman Gordon have? Why does he know

Xyla wondered in surprise.

pleasure which she gained from her revenge just now had faded

started shifting

with a

on the other hand, felt his jealousy grow

peered in Gerald’s direction.

“And you are?”

stopped in front of Gerald. Gerald

went there to greet him,

can that boy be! Who

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some kind of big shot? How is it possible? The most distinguished person who has come here today is

others started

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

smiled happily and