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Gerald Crawford:The Secretly Rich Man Novel (Invisible or Poorest) Chapter 771

“Third young lady, you really aren’t allowed to enter! The order had specifically been issued by the old master!” said a bodyguard, desperately trying to prevent a girl—who looked to be around twenty—from entering.

“Well that’s just great then! Are you telling me that there’s now a place within the Fenderson mansion where I, Quincy Fenderson, can’t enter? Both my elder sister and second sister already dislike me. Are you saying that grandpa doesn’t like me either now? The more you prevent me from entering, the more I want to enter and have a look for myself! Now get out of the way!” shouted Quincy as she pushed the bodyguard aside and rushed inside.

The inside of the room looked extremely luxurious, and antique furniture—seemingly in the style of 1960’s European aristocrats—was placed in every corner. Apart from her grandfather’s room, this was the only other room that was this luxurious in the entire mansion.

Whenever she had nothing better to do, Quincy would often come to this room to have a look around. Like most of the other Fendersons, Quincy had often dreamed of moving into this particular room.

After all, she heard that this room was where her aunt used to stay in.

Since Quincy had already been feeling quite lonely within the family, her bad mood was immediately triggered once she found out that someone else was now living there.

She wanted to see for herself who had gotten access to living in the room, yet her permission to enter had been denied. All that led to the current scene.

Seeing her burst in without warning, both Queta and Xenia looked rather alarmed. Xenia hadn’t anticipated for someone to barge in on them like that.

“You… Who are you? You look quite familiar…” said Quincy, feeling slightly startled herself when she saw Queta.

“My… My name is Queta Smith!”

“Queta? I’ve never seen you before among the other Fendersons, have I?” asked Quincy as she scanned the girl from head to toe.

Finally recovering from her shock, Xenia then asked, “You’re the third young lady, correct? The old master was the one who had ordered Miss Queta to stay here for the moment to rest and recuperate from her injuries…”

“Humph! I’m well aware of that! Though I’m not sure why he wanted you to stay in this particular room, I’m sure he has his reasons. Regardless, I’ll need you to leave for a moment. I’d like to tell Miss Queta something in private!” ordered Quincy.

Hearing that, Xenia then looked at Queta. In return, Queta simply nodded slightly, prompting Xenia to leave the room.

Once Xenia was outside, Quicy immediately closed the door behind her.

She then turned to look at Queta again before happily saying, “I need your help with something. Could you lend this room to me for a night? You can stay in my room in the meantime! How about it? Deal?”

The reason she wanted to sleep in this room was obvious.

However, Queta was caught completely off guard by the question. She didn’t even know how to reply. In all honesty, she was simply looking forward to Gerald coming over to rescue both her and Xenia so that she could finally be reunited with her family.

Since she really didn’t have the time or energy to waste on the people here alongside any of their matters, she simply remained silent.

“…What’s that silence supposed to mean? Can’t we even switch rooms for a night?” asked Quincy again, her hands now on her waist.

Before she could ask a third time, the bodyguard from earlier suddenly entered the room before saying in a cold voice, “Third young lady, Lord Fenderson would like to have a word with you.”

“You!” replied Quincy as she turned to look at the bodyguard angrily.

Moments later, Quincy stood before the bodyguard and slapped him hard across the face!

“How dare you rat me out! Just you wait and see how I’m going to deal with you!” said Quincy as she glared at Queta one final time before hastily leaving, enraged.

“What’s wrong with you this time, Quincy?” asked both Jasmine and Mindy who happened to cross paths with her.

Quincy, however, simply ignored them, huffing as she walked past them.

Once Jasmine realized that Quincy had come from the direction where her aunt’s room was, Jasmine headed over to the bodyguard from earlier and casually asked, “Is there someone in aunt’s room?”

“Indeed there is, eldest young lady!”

“Who is it?”

“I apologize, but lord Fenderson has forbidden me from telling anyone about the matter. I hope that you won’t ask me any more questions about the person staying inside!” replied the bodyguard.

Taking in a deep breath, Jasmine then frowned as she peeked at the room where her aunt used to stay in.

She had noticed that her grandfather had been trying to hide something from her in the past few days. What more, her investigation efforts on her aunt had only reached its halfway point when her grandfather ordered her to cease investigating.

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Even from when she was still a child, Jasmine had always hated having superficial knowledge, regardless of the topic.

Because of that, she had initially planned to enter her aunt’s room to try looking for new leads together with Mindy. Her bumping into Quincy there was no mere coincidence.

Now knowing that someone had moved into that room, her curiosity was piqued. Who could have been entitled enough to be permitted to stay there?

“Why don’t we sneak in and have a look inside the room, Jasmine?” suggested Mindy, now getting increasingly curious as well.

“Don’t be rash. For now, we should leave first. It’s grandpa’s birthday banquet soon and I don’t want to anger him at a time like this!” replied Jasmine as she started walking away. Though she said that, she was honestly even more curious than Mindy was.

Around two days later…

“Did you get all the materials I told you to? Please double check again later. We can’t afford to have any of the materials absent since we’ll be using them to decorate and set up the venue later tonight. If the event tomorrow is delayed because of us, we’ll have to pay dearly!” said a lady in her thirties to a rather young man.

“Will do, Miss Little!” replied the young man immediately.

“Speaking of which, the group of chefs from Northbay will be cooking supper later. It’s really hard serving that group of celebrities. They’re still playing cards to pass the time even at this hour! Deliver supper to them one by one later!”

“Not an issue!”

The young man in question, was none other than Gerald.

Aunt Fenderson really lived up to her old title. She truly had connections everywhere,

It was around two days ago when he, Drake, Tyson, and a few others got into this team with barely any trouble.

As per usual in the annual Fenderson birthday banquet, the Fendersons would invite famous local chefs as well as female celebrities from all over the country to partake in the banquet. Naturally, there also needed to be a courtesy team.

Being such a rich family, the event allowed the Fendersons to display their nearly unparalleled wealth and splendor. The immense number of people in Gerald’s team alone was another way of showing that.

It wasn’t long before Miss Little was informed that supper was done. In turn, Gerald was ordered to serve the meals to a group of celebrities.

There were eight female celebrities within the group who sat separately on two tables as they played cards. Gerald had seen many of them on television before.

“Supper is served!” announced Gerald.

“Well, hello there pretty boy! Come over here and let me touch you!”

“Hahaha! You must be too overjoyed to think straight after winning that much! Try not to scare the young man away!” joked another celebrity.

“Now why would that ever happen? It’s not like I’m going to take advantage of him or anything! Hahaha!”

When it came to playing cards, those who were winning would naturally feel happier whereas those on the losing end would of course, tend to be more impatient and frustrated.

Ignoring their harassment, Gerald simply served supper to one of the singers there. However, it was evident that she wasn’t really paying attention to him since she ended up accidentally pushing her own supper to the floor. As a result, a small portion of the greasy food splattered on her calf!

“What the- How the hell do you even do your job?!” yelled the singer as she glared at Gerald.

Hearing that, Gerald tried really hard to hold himself back from slapping her. It was a reasonable reaction given how terrible the singer’s behavior was.

Still, he refrained from doing so. After all, this was all part of a bigger plan.

Gerald could only hold on to his anger in silence as he served the remaining supper before heading to the next room.

“Alright, just put it over there for us! Thank you!” said one of the two young girls in the room.

Both of them—who looked to be around the same age as Gerald—were courtesy staff for the group of celebrities in another room and they seemed to be busy trying to remove their makeup.

While Gerald was being told to leave their supper there, he ended up staring at one of the girls for quite some time before finally realizing who she was.

‘D*mn it! What are the odds of meeting you here?’ Gerald thought to himself, surprised.

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The person in question was Alice!

He hadn’t met her in such a long time.

After all that had happened, Gerald had heard that Alice had gone to Northbay. Since she was from the Department of Broadcasting and Hosting, it was only natural for her to get her internship there.

However, he truly hadn’t expected to bump into her here!

“Speaking of which, could you clean up the things on the floor while you’re at it? Thank you!” said the other girl without even bothering to turn back to look at him.

“Will do!”

Xara had made all the arrangements yet for some reason, both Drake and Tyson were left idle whereas Gerald was designated the role of a handyman who had to do all sorts of odd chores! Was it simply his fate to run errands?

Regardless, it didn’t really matter too much to Gerald since he was already used to it.

“Consider this to be a little vacation from all your troubles and frustrations, Alice. After all, you’ve finally managed to leave Mayberry, the place where you had experienced so many upsetting memories, and started anew in Northbay! Still, who could’ve ever expected for something like that to happen? Everything should’ve honestly belonged to you! If things had simply gone that way, then we would’ve been able to enjoy the benefits as well!” said the other girl as she continued removing their makeup.

was the fact that they would apply their

While I may look fine on the surface, I’m still filled with regrets deep down in my heart. It’s hard not to feel remorse since at the very beginning, I had a pretty good impression of him. Not only did he treat others well, he also looked pretty

removing her makeup. Her head lay on the makeup table as she scribbled

really weird, Hillary? It’s not like I only began changing and liking him once he got rich. How do I even explain this… Well, for starters, it all began when he started doing a little better. By no means was he someone wealthy yet during that period of time. However, he certainly wasn’t that poor

I were just returning after class at that moment and you couldn’t imagine how moved I was back then! It was the reason why I had agreed to be together with him. I thought I

for me to start a proper relationship… I was really furious that time you know?

makeup, choosing instead to pat Alice gently

by guys like him. We simply can’t help it, especially if the ones we fall for are as wealthy as him! Though I guess he simply did that to take revenge on

girl on the planet wouldn’t want her partner to have at least some money? And I’m not saying that the partner needs to be wealthy either. I’m saying he just needs to have enough money to provide her with food and basic comfort. After all, it’s only natural

looking down on him at the start. He

girl! You really missed out on this opportunity to get into the Crawford family, and

want to work hard and try my best… If I don’t try at all, then there really will be zero chance of it happening… Ah… The more I talk about it the more anxious and frustrated I get… I feel like drinking, Hillary… Care to

a coincidence, I feel like drinking too! Let’s use this as our opportunity to celebrate our early departure from our d*mned youth!

as he nodded in agreement before heading out of the room. He

story to be quite interesting, thinking that she had

the more he realized that she was talking about him. Hearing things from

then. It was, in a way, his fault for causing Alice to misunderstand that

he told her the truth only after both of

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a girl with such a massive ego as Alice, that had undoubtedly been a huge

couldn’t ignore the fact that he was truly the one

to get the two bottles of red wine

both of them got their drinks and started downing

or something. Fortunately, Alice had

everything for them, both bottles of red wine

point, she still insisted on having more wine. Gerald had no choice but to

Gerald was finally prepared to leave, however, Alice

for the night by the end of the second bottle,

want to drink!”

wanted to just leave already, Gerald simply couldn’t bear seeing Alice in such a state. As he walked over to her, he assured himself

happy life now if it wasn’t for

arms, Gerald then said, “Alright, that’s enough drinking for tonight… There’s still work to be

to blanket her

her eyes hazy and

got the wrong person!” replied Gerald as he immediately

to see me again…! I have so many things to tell you… Don’t leave yet! Please, listen to

she was simply speaking nonsense at this

new relationship just to

I’ve kept myself a virgin just so that both of us could still have a chance one day! Just… Please… Please give me another chance, Gerald!” said Alice, refusing to

help but feel slightly moved by her

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early the next morning

the

as she attempted to sit up. Before she could do so, however, she

“Hillary! Hillary!”

Alice…?” replied Hillary rather groggily, awoken by

my other set of clothes when we were drinking last night, right? Look! Why am I in my pajamas

cold after drinking so much last night… Are you still half-awake…? Who else could’ve slipped you into your pajam- …Hold on, if someone else really did help you change, then they’d have to remove

think carefully now. Are you absolutely sure that you didn’t change into your pajamas

response. None of this made any sense

did have a weird dream last night… In it, Gerald was the one who had carried me over to bed and tucked me in… I can’t remember anything else! Ahh! I’m feeling so anxious now! How could something like this have

inspecting herself, Alice was relieved to find

got out of bed to start packing. Regardless of what

Drake, and Tyson were all ready to head to

still remembered the events of last night clearly. Before Alice could even finish speaking, she had vomited not only on herself,

worse, she began taking her own clothes

on tipping a hotel attendant three thousand dollars to help

the thoughts off as they continued waiting there. He needed to focus on

later, a special looking car arrived and everyone there was blindfolded. Everyone who entered had to switch their cell

want anyone

figures had already arrived in their luxury cars at the Fenderson Family

earlier, father!” said Yael as he looked at Noah. Both

resorting to violence! It’d be great if the Fendersons agreed to it, though if they refuse, they can’t really blame the Schuyler family for being impolite this

into the mansion. Upon entering, the first thing Noah did was meet up with

looked at him. They were now in the

well aware that both of them have had a good relationship, even from their childhood days. I do wonder if Yael could end up becoming the son-in-law of the Fenderson family! Now that would definitely be a blessing to the Schuylers!” said Noah in

Yael had been interested in Jasmine for the longest time, the same couldn’t be said for the haughty and arrogant Jasmine. She seemed to have no interest in his

over the years, which members of that family actually appreciated

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or courage to ask the Fendersons about things regarding his son’s marriage. After all, the Fendersons were still

Noah took the initiative to finally ask about it, just to see how

wry smile on his face, he then

I’m afraid that it all boils down to what Jasmine has to say about the matter. After all, marriage is the personal affair of young people! You should allow the younger generation to deal with this matter on their

his proposal had just been indirectly denied. After all, Bryson’s granddaughter clearly didn’t

naturally our children’s matchmakers. Lord Fenderson, I truly believe that as long as you suggest it, Jasmine will have no other choice but to obey! After all, to children, our commands are as good as the law. Unless you feel that Yael isn’t worthy enough to be together with Jasmine…? Do you fear

not the case at

study room door creaked open

guests and the schedule of events

was to be in charge of the

it on my table.

and I were just

about me, Uncle Schuyler? What a great

marriage with Yael… You aren’t young anymore, Jasmine, and it’s about time you thought about your future and marriage! Since both you and Yael have known each other since childhood, both of you will definitely be the perfect

In the meantime, your son should

wasn’t giving him any face at all, Noah’s face immediately turned

if Jasmine and Yael do end up in a relationship, they will never get married in the end. After all, Jasmine’s already been destined to be with someone else from the day she was

both Jasmine and

do you mean by that, Lord

at her grandfather in surprise as Noah asked

know about the bad blood between

his face, Noah then

Daryl and I were both close friends, up to the point where I could even call him my

be… Was it a contractual marriage?” asked Jasmine in

and even year! Because of that, both of us came up with the

matter, forgetting everything else. Once that happened, he no longer spoke about anything regarding the Crawfords. Dylan himself was an extremely arrogant and domineering person. He preferred relying on his own efforts and abilities over forming alliances. His goal was to get the Fenderson family to surrender to

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extremely hostile toward the Fendersons, he hasn’t sent anyone over to formally end the contract. As long as the marriage contract isn’t called off, then it’s rules still apply till the day the Crawford family

understand what I

the Crawfords and the Fendersons had such a history… However, since both families are still disputing against each other, then the marriage contract should, by right, be automatically called off, should it not, Lord Fenderson?” replied Noah

huge conflict back then, I don’t think his son would actually have the courage or

do remember that we’ve been at war with the Crawfords for all these years. We’ll never stop holding our grudges against the Crawford family, especially after that incident involving Xara that brought such colossal losses to our families!” said Noah before finally leaving

getting more and more presumptuous by

ran over to her grandfather’s side and began massaging his shoulders before saying, “Still, regardless of how much Noah enjoys scheming, he’s no match against you, grandpa! To think that you could come up with something so incredible in

response, Bryson then gently patted the back of Jasmine’s hand before saying, “But I didn’t deceive him, Jasmine… You truly are betrothed

“…H-huh?!”

stunned

How could that be possible, grandpa? You can’t be

never have imagined that something as absurd

I’m

still something I don’t quite understand… Since such a marriage contract existed, why was aunt and Peter’s—the second master of the Crawford family—relationship opposed and

family. Dylan only became the head when you reached the age of one. At the time, Dylan had sent Peter over to the Fenderson family to steal something from us, and not just anything. He was sent to steal our most treasured

that item?” asked Jasmine in

share the details about it yet. You’ll find out about it once you’re at the

counted now, grandpa?” asked Jasmine again. This

for sure… I feel helpless about the situation at times as

any news about the young master

poverty. That allowed the young master to blend in rather well among other ordinary men. While Dylan’s also been actively trying to hide his whereabouts and identity, I’ve managed to uncover a few clues over my many years investigating. My guess is that the famous Mr. Crawford from Mayberry is closely related to the

“Mr. Crawford?”

responds immediately!

had come to learn about many things from this conversation

however, was the fact that she was contractually bound to have a marriage

was simply too

Crawfords. Each and

were the reason why her parents

now. It was almost as though the heavens were playing a

happened to

Crawford family’s matters are equally as complicated as what

his granddaughter continued talking for

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many people had

charge of greeting and entertaining the

early, Mr. Schuyler!” said most of the guests who immediately went

to the guests, the two Fenderson brothers were nothing compared to Noah. Seeing that, the second son of the