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.

Gerald riding an electric tricycle, she found it

seemed happy sitting behind an electric tricycle. Vincy wouldn’t mind sitting there

the moment she realized who Gerald really was. Vincy was honestly also feeling

though

other hand, was so anxious that she eventually burst into tears as she continued

the same way, still bore the same

had made him

now much more awe-inspiring and intimidating at the

himself began pedaling his electric tricycle—with Elena seated behind him—as he headed straight

a pretty good mood since his trip this time hadn’t been in vain. After all, not only had he successfully completed his

had really been

were happy people, there would always

moment, the sound of a teacup

you had already gotten a hold of?!”

himself was present, an ugly expression plastered on his face. After all, he had sung high praises about this group of men before. Yet here they were, unable

Yael continued yelling at the group, Yunus knew for a fact that he was indirectly cursing at him as well. Knowing this made Yunus extremely

alarmed the local armed forces back then! Please give us another chance! Give

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 long as they don’t end up doubting me!” growled Yael, his anxiety apparent in his

was honestly extremely afraid that the failed kidnapping would instantly lead to bad consequences. If this ended up affecting his family’s major event, then the losses would definitely outweigh the

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

began detailing everything that had happened to

Yunus as he

“Him?” asked Yael.

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for the moment, Yunus then asked, “Didn’t you secretly take several photos? Let me see

before slamming his hands on the table in anger. He

really is Gerald! It’s that god dmned

grounded the moment he returned

hated that person to the

Mayberry?” asked Yael who had obviously heard

took the opportunity to detail

She had such a powerful person helping her all this time! It’s no wonder why Jasmine doesn’t take you

Yael took in a

who 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

impulsively, Mr. Schuyler!” replied Yunus as he

I could ever imagine. Acting impulsively will only get us into more trouble! Just so you know, his sister was the one who had chased

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

knew she had Gerald on her side. After all, that could very well have been the reason why Jasmine was

and once

Yunus? Should I simply allow him to continue showing off

fact, I’d love for him to remain 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 to do an investigation on

“Not a problem!”

then continue talking late into the

to three

Do you have anything you’d like to eat? We’ll be sure to get those ingredients for

all, I’ll love anything prepared by you and Aunt Fenderson!” replied Gerald as he looked at both of them with a

quite close to Aunt Fenderson. Just

at her sensible and

intimate whenever she was around Aunt Fenderson. Aunt Fenderson simply felt like a close

hearing Gerald’s reply, both of them then headed to the shopping center, hand in

center, Xara had noticed that Queta kept peeking at a small store selling candied

that made her feel slightly anguished. After all, according to Queta, if she hadn’t met Gerald, she would probably still be living in poverty now.

stopped walking before saying, “Oh, I forgot to get something! Give

leaving Queta slightly confused as to why she was being so secretive. Since Queta had been told to wait, she simply remained at

was at that moment when Queta suddenly heard

source of the increasingly

few present people

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halt right beside Queta, a few people

already returning from the shop by the time she saw the suspicious van

the poor girl who was desperately struggling to escape from her captors.

bit down hard on one of the

the already strong man then roughly pushed Queta aside, sending her falling straight for the ground! As a result, the back of Queta’s head hit a

group of men, they were already carrying the

attempt to prevent them from taking her away, Xara immediately began wildly hitting the men. However, no matter how desperately she fought, she was no match for them. After all, how could she possibly win against a

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 standing right in

the leader of the group realized who the

another word, the man then began attacking the masked kidnappers with an extremely cold

back,

immediately!” yelled one

the person sitting there. While she was able to yank his mask off, the man, in his state of panic,

long after, an angry yell could be

helped them seemed to have wanted to chase after the van, when he saw how injured

Xara as

specifically instructed me to protect Miss Smith in secret. It was beyond my expectations, however, that people would actually have the audacity to take action against her in broad daylight!”

the person who had helped them was

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

left for

Tyson had been doing as he had been ordered to for quite

he was well aware that many people around him had been victims of kidnapping attempts in the past, which was

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

to lay their fingers on her today through his observatory

to the scene as fast as he could, he was a little

about the incident, he immediately headed to

he arrived, and Gerald

been crying this entire

men weren’t locals, we currently have no clues on who they are yet. Well, all but

Gerald a picture of the person Xara had unmasked

person behind the mask, Gerald was

is he here?” asked Gerald, his surprise apparent

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picture itself was quite blurry, Gerald was certain that the person

how couldn’t he recognize the person he had nearly fallen victim

we found that he first arrived at the Salford Province a few days ago. While I understand that he has his reasons to take his revenge on you, I don’t quite get why he’d follow you all the way here

response, however, was to punch the wall beside

yet. I need both of you to track him down and capture him for me! Regardless of the methods you use, make sure he doesn’t

said both of them simultaneously as they

well-hidden villa, Yunus

packing! We’ll be leaving using two separate

leave in such a hurry? Shouldn’t we notify

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

already planned the kidnapping incident together with

was the only person around whom Gerald was close to, Yunus had planned to use her as bait to lead Gerald into a trap. If everything had gone according to plan, Yunus would’ve finally

to sacrifice his subordinates just to

always acted behind the scenes, he was fairly certain

be able to uncover the truth extremely quickly as

track him down and go after him once he found out that Yunus was involved in

the blame on him once Gerald was killed had only been wishful thinking. Yunus

with the escape

cross-country vehicle and by rough calculations, it

to pick us up in Merry City!” said Yunus as he put his

happening, something seemed to be amiss in

seemed to be at least

making their way all over the city made for a truly spectacular

god! What on earth

an amazing

the

at all! I do wonder what kind

within the Salford Province, those walking around the province’s outskirts were in for an

be heard in the sky at that moment, prompting the people in the outskirts

Look at all

What on earth is happening

where their jaws hung wide open,

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

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

the search continued, night

in question had already arrived at the main road connecting the Salford

drove on, the late-night wind howled eerily as it blew across Yunus’s

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Yunus, his face pale as

been able to escape from Gerald’s men when we bumped into them on the main road, we strayed too far off

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

and since the driver was an expert, he

had successfully evaded Gerald’s men for the moment,

do I even pay you then?! B*stard!” shouted

were already far from the city and the gloominess of the surrounding

sound of motor engines could be heard in the distance,

later, flickering lights could also be

but once Yunus saw a car rapidly

phone out and began calling

way back now? It’s my birthday tomorrow

come save me! Someone’s trying

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

Hello?!” yelled Yunus frantically before finally realizing that there

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

they would still eventually be caught.

allowed to stop! If Gerald gets his hands on me this time, I’ll surely be done for! Keep moving forward! We need to get off this blasted road and reunite with

of a sudden, the body of the car began shaking

Yunus managed to regain his composure from the shock, he

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