The Secretly Rich Man

The Secretly Rich Man Chapter 761-770

Gerald Crawford:The Secretly Rich Man Novel (Invisible or Poorest) Chapter 761

Since there were so many people present earlier and she was already feeling so uncomfortable back then, Vincy had gotten off the electric tricycle in a hurry. She must’ve forgotten to take her bag along with her at that moment!

“Oh no, how careless of you! Did you have a lot of cash in it?” asked Xyla.

“Having my money stolen is the last thing I’m worried about! I just hope that Gerald eventually notices it! If it gets left behind, my cell phone, identity card, and bank cards will all be gone!” replied Vincy.

“Hey! Why are you doing back here? Does this look like a car park to you?”

At that moment, a commotion could be heard from the entrance. Upon closer inspection, a few security guards seemed to be trying to prevent a young man from entering the area.

“My friend’s forgotten her bag! I just want to pass it to her!”

The young man in question was none other than Gerald!

“Have a good look at what kind of place this is! Do you think that anyone can just enter this place all willy-nilly? Scram!” shouted the security personnel as they began pushing Gerald away.

Since Xyla and Vincy had both been so close to the entrance when that scene happened, they were able to witness the entire thing.

“Good god! Just look at how embarrassing that guy is! Hurry up and take your bag so that we can make him leave already!” replied Xyla anxiously.

Her anxiety stemmed from the fact that a few rich-looking young men were also looking at Gerald. All of them seemed to be ridiculing him as though he was nothing but a joke.

It was natural for people to want to be prideful before their peers. If her peers ever found out that she was acquainted with such a worthless person as Gerald, then she’d definitely be made fun of as well!

Hearing Xyla’s words, Vincy immediately ran toward Gerald before saying, “I’m here, Gerald! You can hand my bag over to me now!”

While she also wanted to thank Gerald, somehow, the words just never came.

The situation was similar to her high school days. After all, Vincy had slight feelings for Gerald back then. However, she never ended up telling him about it since she wanted to keep her face.

It was at that moment when Vincy realized that not much had changed since then.

Instead of stating her appreciation, she simply said that she needed to go back inside before turning around again.

“Gerald!” shouted a high-pitched female voice out of the blue. It seemed to have come from the stage area.

Finding the voice familiar, Gerald scanned through the crowd and saw that it had come from the young lady of the Larson family, Elena! She and her father had come from Mayberry city, and both of them were standing among what seemed to be a few chairmen who worked under her father’s group.

“Is that really you, Gerald? On our way here, I saw someone riding an electric tricycle who’s back looked similar to yours! I told my father about it but he said it was simply preposterous to think that you’d ride an electric tricycle! To think that my initial guess was right!” said Elena rather excitedly.

Everyone was utterly shocked when they heard that. The young lady of the Larson family actually had a friend who rode on electric tricycles?

“Who is that guy? Isn’t Miss Larson treating him quite well?”

“Indeed! Maybe he’s one of her classmates?”

As the guests discussed among themselves in surprise, Xyla herself was breathing quite heavily at that moment.

‘Elena actually knew Gerald? How on earth did Gerald know so many people?’

“Oh? Elena and Mr. Larson! You’re both here too?” replied Gerald as his gaze momentarily wandered to the front of the stage.

Who he saw, however, surprised him. Standing before the stage, was Xavion!

It was at that moment when Gerald remembered that Xavion had earlier given him a call, inviting him to a party. However, since he was confronting Xyla when Xavion had called, Gerald had turned down the invitation.

Little did he know that the party Xyla and Vincy were attending was the one he was invited to!

“‘You’re both here too’? This kid is really something else! Doesn’t he know how to speak respectfully at all?”

“I know right? Referring to Mr. Larson and his daughter as ‘all of you’… How preposterous!”

“Agreed!”

“Say, Xyla? Vincy? Isn’t he your classmate?” asked Leon out of the blue as he shook his head with a wry smile on his face.

“We don’t know him at all!” replied Xyla instantly.

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Vincy herself simply lowered her head without saying a word.

Meanwhile, Xavion finally realized that Gerald was present and when he did, he became so excited that his lips began trembling.

“M-Mr. Crawford! You’re here!”

Assuming that Gerald hadn’t wanted to attend the party since he looked down on all the ordinary rich people who were attending, Xavion didn’t continue pestering him after that call. Yet here he was, standing before him right now!

“Greetings, Mr. Crawford!” said Mr. Larson and his group, replying to Gerald’s earlier greeting as they took a step forward before bowing slightly before him.

At that moment, silence enveloped the entire area. Many of the guests were so surprised that their jaws were now hanging wide.

Why were all these wealthy and powerful figures bowing down to this young man who had arrived on an electric tricycle?

What more, Chairman Gordon appeared to be trembling earlier as he spoke!

Xyla’s breathing was growing heavier by the minute. Her mind was completely blank and her mouth was so wide open that one could stuff an entire hard boiled egg into it.

“M-Mr. Crawford?! Did… Did they actually just refer to Gerald as Mr. Crawford?! How could that be possible?!”

Vincy was too shocked to even think of a reply. She had no idea what was going on anymore.

“Is… Is he really Mr. Crawford of Mayberry?!”

It was a brief moment later when the crowd of people began getting noisy again as they exchanged gazes with each other in shock.

“Chairman Gordon and Chairman Larson! You’re being way too polite. I honestly hadn’t expected you to be organizing this event!” replied Gerald, feeling slightly embarrassed.

His embarrassment was warranted since he could now feel people staring at him both left and right. Everyone seemed to be experiencing complicated emotions as they continued looking at Gerald.

Though he felt awkward, Gerald simply walked into the hotel in a naturally poised manner.

Xyla could only stare in astonishment as Gerald walked past her and headed straight for the stage.

Realizing that Gerald was coming closer, Chairman Gordon immediately stood up from the middle seat and gestured for Gerald to take it as he said, “Please, have this seat, Mr. Crawford!”

After saying then, he then looked at the rest of the guests before saying, “Everyone, we have a very distinguished guest today! This is Mr. Crawford from Mayberry, an extremely wealthy and powerful figure who also owns Mountain Top Villa!”

As the audience went wild from the confirmation that Gerald truly was the one and only, Mr. Crawford, sudden laughter akin to a madwoman’s pierced through all the noise.

Everyone then turned to stare at the girl who had made such a crazed laugh.

“What are you laughing at, Xyla?” asked Leon who had also been taken aback by her maniacal laughter.

“Haha! What do you mean what am I laughing at? I’m laughing at Gerald, of course! How incredible of him to have deceived so many people! But what’s even more unbelievable is the fact that everyone here actually believes that he’s Mr. Crawford! Don’t any of you find that to be a rather ridiculous claim?” replied Xyla as she walked forward, continuing to laugh.

Upon hearing what she had to say, several of the wealthy businessmen on stage began frowning. This was especially so for Chairman Gordon as he glared at Xyla.

“What do you even think you’re saying? Men! Toss her out of this place immediately!” shouted Xavion angrily.

“Don’t get me wrong, Chairman Gordon. I have no intention of offending you at all! I just hope that you won’t continue being fooled by that guy. After all, I was his high school classmate! I know all about his past and his living conditions very well! Vincy is aware of it too! He’s nothing more than a pauper who can’t even afford to pay for his own meals!”

Once the audience heard that, everyone simultaneously heaved secret sighs of relief. Could this be a fake Mr. Crawford after all?

Seeing how everyone seemed to believe her now, Xyla grew even cockier than before. If everything continued going well, then she would be able to successfully show off in front of all these influential business people!

Claiming that Gerald was actually Mr. Crawford? What a joke! It was simply impossible!

Xyla then turned to look at Gerald, a look of contempt on her face as she laughed before saying, “I bet you didn’t expect this, right, Gerald? I’m here today so that you won’t be able to continue fooling Chairman Gordon and the others!”

Under no circumstances would she ever willingly believe that he was actually Mr. Crawford!

In response, Gerald simply shook his head with a wry smile on his face.

Xavion expressed a similarly wry smile as he said, “Hahaha! Really now… It seems that this young lady has had a huge misunderstanding about Mr. Crawford…”

“He really is Mr. Crawford! The one and only owner of the Dream Investment Group!”

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Hearing Chairman Gordon’s stern voice, Xyla could no longer bring herself to laugh out loud anymore.

…Was… Was it really true?

Even from back then, Xyla had always hated it whenever she saw Gerald’s desperate face. She just couldn’t ever take him seriously.

It had just been a few years since they had last met… Had Gerald really changed that much?

Why were so many wealthy and influential figures being so respectful and courteous to him?

How could any of this truly be?

As all these questions echoed in Xavia’s mind, Gerald simply ignored her, opting instead to continue talking with Chairman Gordon and the others.

The event then resumed for about half an hour before Gerald bid farewell to Chairman Gordon and the rest. He had honestly wanted to leave for quite a while now.

As he left the hotel, a large group of people followed to see him off.

Before he was able to leave, Elena whispered something into her father’s ear before sticking her tongue out. She wanted to leave together with Gerald and her father naturally agreed.

Xyla herself was feeling extremely anxious as she exited the hotel together with Vincy to see Gerald off.

When they finally caught sight of him again, Gerald had just gotten on his electric tricycle. This time, however, Elena was sitting behind him.

electric tricycle, she found it strange that she

lady, she actually seemed happy sitting

realized who Gerald really was. Vincy was honestly also feeling quite shocked and frightened by the wild turn

almost as though she was

the other hand, was so anxious that she

was still dressed the same way, still bore the same appearance,

combination had made him look extremely pathetic

did she feel that he was now much more awe-inspiring and

tricycle—with Elena seated behind him—as he headed straight back to his place

vain. After all, not only had he successfully completed his task, but he had also helped Queta find and get

been achieved this time

people, there

a teacup shattering echoed across

person whom you had already gotten a hold of?!” yelled Yael at several of his foreign subordinates. They were all inside his villa

he had sung high praises about this group of men before. Yet here

Yael continued yelling at the group, Yunus knew for a fact that he was indirectly cursing at him

that time! We may have accidentally alarmed the local armed forces back then! Please give us another chance! Give us Jasmine’s location and we’ll definitely bring

late! It’s far too late for that! Do you honestly think that it’s that easy to make a move on the Fendersons? There was only a chance to kidnap Jasmine this time since the family is currently undergoing a sensitive period! Because of that, my father and I didn’t actively need to know what all the Fendersons were planning! Yet to think that your group would actually act so rashly and alert the enemy! I can only pray that the Fendersons won’t suspect that I’m involved! I’ll already be thankful as

afraid that the failed kidnapping would instantly lead to bad consequences. If

turned to look at his dispirited subordinates before asking, “I’m curious about something, however. There was no reason for the helicopters to have arrived so quickly and quite frankly, there was no way the local

began detailing everything that had happened

Yunus as

“Him?” asked Yael.

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question for the moment, Yunus then asked, “Didn’t you secretly take

slamming his

It really is Gerald! It’s that god dmned Mr.

repeatedly humiliated by Gerald on his birthday, he had also been grounded the moment he returned that day! All the prestige he had accumulated

hated that person to

Mr. Crawford from Mayberry?” asked Yael who had obviously heard about

the opportunity to detail

powerful person helping her all this time! It’s no wonder why

all that, Yael

it is, as long as he goes against me, I won’t let him off that easily! Especially since he’s in Salford County! Come along, men!” yelled Yael angrily as he began

from continuing to act impulsively, Mr. Schuyler!” replied Yunus as he held on

impulsively will only get us into more trouble! Just so you know, his sister was the one who

directly targeted Gerald, that action could tantamount to turning a simple matter into an extremely complicated

he simply couldn’t help but feel slightly jealous now that he knew she had Gerald on her

down and

you have a better idea, Yunus? Should I simply allow him to continue showing off and using his power to intimidate others in Salford County

here forever so that I can personally continue having my revenge on him after all I’ve suffered through! Speaking of which, could you lend me some of your men, Mr. Schuyler? I need

“Not a problem!”

them then continue talking late into the

three days

anything you’d like to eat? We’ll be sure to get those

After all, I’ll love anything prepared by you and Aunt Fenderson!” replied Gerald as

only been three days yet Queta was already quite close to Aunt Fenderson. Just like Gerald had said, Queta didn’t despise Xara

sensible and obedient daughter

whenever she was around Aunt Fenderson. Aunt Fenderson simply felt

Gerald’s reply, both of them then headed

Xara had noticed that Queta kept peeking at

she would probably still be living in poverty now. She had also mentioned that during

in mind, just as they were about to leave the mall, Xara stopped walking before saying, “Oh, I forgot to get something! Give me

to the store, leaving Queta slightly confused as to why she was being so secretive. Since Queta had been told

moment when Queta suddenly heard the sound

to look at the source of the increasingly loud sound, she saw a van heading directly for

few present

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a halt right beside Queta, a few people slid the van door open and immediately tried dragging

shouted Aunt Fenderson who was already returning from the shop by the

to escape from her captors. The captors themselves were still trying to

her anxiety, she bit down hard

aside, sending her falling straight for the ground! As a result, the back of Queta’s head hit a bump on the side of the

time Xara got to the group of men, they were already carrying the now unconscious Queta into the

she fought, she was no match for them.

Xara felt like all hope had been lost, the corner of her eye caught a glimpse of somebody making a dash for the scene! Seconds later, a man was now

who the daring person was, he immediately froze in

then began attacking the masked kidnappers

fighting back,

Withdraw immediately!” yelled one of the

sitting there. While she was able to yank his mask

could be heard as the

who had helped them seemed to have wanted to chase after the van, when he

Thank you so much!” said Xara

no need to thank me, I’m only doing my job. After all, Mr. Crawford had specifically instructed me to protect Miss Smith in secret. It was beyond my expectations, however,

out, the person who had

at the moment, and her face was pale. Not long after,

Drake and Tyson were usually responsible for ensuring Gerald’s safety, when he left for

of secretly protecting Queta instead, and Tyson had been doing as he had been ordered

many people around him had been victims of kidnapping attempts in the past, which was why he was so wary about Queta’s

what could possibly happen to her. It was the reason why he was

see people actually trying to lay their fingers on her today

the scene as fast as he could, he was a little too late to prevent Queta from getting

soon as Gerald was notified about the incident, he immediately headed

Gerald could feel his entire

had been crying this entire

to investigate the matter. Since the group of men weren’t locals, we currently have no clues on who they are yet. Well, all but one. I believe you’ll be very interested to find out who

showing Gerald a

recognizing the person behind the

Why is he here?” asked Gerald, his

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picture itself was quite blurry, Gerald was

recognize the person he had nearly fallen victim

While I understand that he has his reasons to take his revenge on you, I don’t quite get

immediate response, however, was to punch the wall beside

I

Crawford!” said both of them

rather well-hidden villa, Yunus was

with the packing! We’ll be leaving

Shouldn’t we notify Mr. Schuyler first?” asked one of

wait here any longer we probably won’t be able to leave even if we wanted to! Now hurry up and arrange for that group of men to leave

already planned the kidnapping incident together with Yael from three

use her as bait to lead Gerald into a trap. If everything had gone according

even prepared to sacrifice his subordinates just to ensure that

behind the scenes, he was fairly certain that there was nothing he

were different now. Yunus believed that Gerald would be able to uncover the truth extremely quickly as long as

his men to track him down and go after him once he found

plan to take advantage of Yael by placing the blame on him once Gerald was killed had only been wishful thinking. Yunus realized now that

wasn’t long before everyone involved with the escape plan

your instructions, Mr. Long. I’ve managed to get my hands on a cross-country vehicle and by rough calculations, it should already be dark by the time we make it out of the Salford

head out already! Also, arrange for someone to pick us up in Merry City!” said Yunus as he put his sunglasses on and

to be amiss in the Salford Province

brands of luxury cars were driving up and down the streets, and there seemed to be at least five hundred of

way all over the city made

What on

an amazing scene,

wonder what the commotion is

at all! I do wonder what kind of person would have this much power

the Salford Province, those walking around the province’s outskirts

sky at that moment, prompting the

at all

What on

most of the people were shocked to the point where their jaws

a hundred helicopters encircling the province’s skies, the event looked simply

plan was to thoroughly search both land and sky throughout the day till they were able to lock on to

the search continued,

main road connecting the Salford

howled eerily as it blew

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asked Yunus, his face

too sure either… While we’ve been able to escape from Gerald’s men when we bumped into them on the main road, we strayed too far off and it’s only barren land around us now!” replied

just fine, they hadn’t expected Gerald’s men to intercept them out of the blue on the main

was already approaching by then and since the driver was an expert, he managed to eventually shake

Gerald’s men for the moment, they

do I even pay you

already far from the city and the gloominess of the

heard in the distance, the cold night breeze further sending

could also be seen from the

them, but once Yunus saw a car

cell phone out

my birthday

me! Someone’s trying to prevent me from entering Merry

was that, son? Do you have a bad signal there? I can’t hear you at

Save me! Hello? Hello?!” yelled Yunus frantically

now? It’s pitch black out there and we aren’t familiar with the road’s condition either!” said the driver

that no matter how much they tried to escape, they would still eventually be

his hands on me this time, I’ll surely be done for! Keep moving forward! We need to get off this

driver stepped on the accelerator but all of a sudden, the body of

the shock, he realized that the entire car seemed to be descending

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