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Gerald Crawford:The Secretly Rich Man Novel (Invisible or Poorest) Chapter 791

“It is! I really hadn’t expected to bump into you again!” replied Gerald with a nod.

The woman in question, was none other than Alice.

He had initially thought that he wouldn’t ever see her again after the incident in the Fenderson family mansion. To think that he would bump into her again so soon!

Gerald still remembered what Alice had said to him that night, and he was honestly still feeling bad about it. Had she not met him, she could’ve been living a much better life now.

As if her suffering wasn’t already enough, she would’ve definitely been beaten up much more terribly by that man had he stepped any later! Seeing the state she was in made Gerald truly saddened.

After all, he no longer held on to any resentment toward her.

“Are you alright?” asked Gerald.

“I… I’m fine! I’m just a loser now, Gerald… Do you want to beat me up too? After all, I’m just some vain girl who loves money and is willing to do anything for it! I’m beyond shameless! Just leave me be!” replied Alice between sobs as she began crawling away.

“Why do you have to be this way, Alice…” said Gerald as he shook his head in resignation. He simply couldn’t bear looking at her like this.

“Just ignore me, Gerald… I don’t deserve your concern after treating you like that back then!” replied Alice as she sat on the ground and wept.

Gerald was well aware that there was simply no way that he would be able to sleep well tonight if he abandoned her in her current state.

“…I’ll get you a room for the night. It’s pretty late already and you definitely look like you need the rest. Come on now,” said Gerald as he supported Alice up and began leading her into the closest hotel.

Before entering the hotel, he turned to look around and gestured at his subordinates. Understanding his non-verbal order clearly, they immediately arranged for the ship from earlier to wait for his return.

After booking a room and making sure that she got there safely, Gerald was about to leave when Alice suddenly wrapped her arms around him tightly!

“Just get some well-deserved rest, I really need to go now!” said Gerald.

“Please don’t go, Gerald! I’m begging you… I… I have a lot of things I want to tell you… I was wrong before! Even after all this time, the one who’s always been nicest to me is still you! I… I know I don’t deserve you… but could you please… Take pity and accompany me…? Just for a short while!” replied Alice, refusing to release her hug.

Gerald could only sigh in his mind as he nodded in agreement. However, he made sure to maintain at least some distance away from Alice.

While it was true that Alice had the allure of a goddess that could make any man yearn for her, her sad condition outweighed any of his earthly desires.

Since there was red wine in the room, Alice grabbed a bottle and poured two glasses of wine for Gerald and herself.

“Have a drink with me, Gerald. Once we’re done, I won’t pester you anymore in the future! I’m now well aware of how foolish I was in the past, but that’s because I didn’t know about your true identity! Regardless, please indulge me for a little while and just drink with me! You don’t have to be afraid, I’ll keep my word that I won’t pester you after this!” said Alice.

“You’re already this hurt. I suggest you just hit the hay early,” replied Gerald as he shook his head.

“My heart hurts even more. And you know what they say, wine is the remedy for a broken heart.”

“…Fine. But I won’t be drinking much. I’ll leave after one drink since my subordinates are still waiting for me!” said Gerald as he took a wine glass from her hand.

Alice then started talking about her life. The main reason she was currently in such a pitiful state was because she was living alone and away from home.

Being Alice’s ex-classmate, Gerald knew he would definitely feel bad about it later if he didn’t spend at least some time advising her. What more, she was also Naomi’s best friend.

By the time both of them were done, Gerald had already drunk three consecutive glasses of wine. Seeing how tipsy Alice was already getting, Gerald immediately stopped her from getting more wine.

“That’s quite enough. We’ll stop drinking now. It’s about time you get some rest, Alice. Everything will be fine the next day… Now if you excuse me, I have something to do and it’s about time I left!” said Gerald as he stood up.

However, Gerald’s legs were already giving in, even after just a few steps forward. He was getting increasingly dizzy as well.

‘Isn’t this wine… a little too strong…?’ Gerald thought to himself as he felt Alice’s arms wrap around him again.

Though he wanted to push her away, his arms barely had any strength left in them.

It wasn’t long before Gerald finally blacked out on the bed.

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Holding on to her stomach as she wiped her tears away, Alice took her cell phone out and began sending a text message.

It wasn’t long after when a knock was heard at her room’s door. Upon opening it, the person who stood outside turned out to be the same man who had beaten Alice up earlier!

“Is it done, miss? And here I thought that the young master would’ve already picked you up and left with you by now!” said the man with a chuckle.

“Here’s the money, now get out of my sight! Also, while I did tell you to put on a great show, don’t you think you were being a little too harsh?” replied Alice angrily.

“Hey, it’s all because of my intense acting skills that the young master ended up buying it! Haha! I can see that he’s fainted… Since you’ll be free for the rest of the night, why don’t we… ”

“Get lost!” shouted Alice as she glared contemptuously at the man before slamming the door shut.

It was true that Alice had earlier set Gerald up. After all, the only way she would be able to gain his trust and compassion was by ‘getting hurt’ in front of him.

Though it was a gamble, Alice was willing to try anything at this point.

Her fantasies of being together with him had been shattered the moment she learned of Gerald’s true identity. What more, he seemed to be leaving Salford County soon.

Once he left, she knew it would be near impossible for her to meet him again.

Alice simply couldn’t reconcile with the fact that she had once only been steps away from being able to be part of an unimaginably distinguished and rich family.

This was her final attempt to grab hold of her dreams.

After the birthday banquet ended, Alice had not scrupled to leave the service team before rushing back to Hong Kong. She was in such a hurry since she had heard some things during the Fenderson Mansion event.

According to the rumors, Gerald was bringing some of his people there. While she didn’t specifically know where his family stayed in Northbay, Alice knew where Gerald’s sister was.

Though she had initially been rather skeptical about the rumors, her gamble paid off in the end, since Gerald truly did come.

By then, she had already planned for the show between her and that man from earlier to happen. Her plan had worked flawlessly too since she knew Gerald like the back of her hand.

His greatest downfall was the fact that he was a soft-hearted person, especially with women. It was why Alice had managed to successfully trick him, and all that led to the current situation.

“You really can’t blame me for doing this, Gerald… I really just want you to be mine!” said Alice as she slowly began undressing.

The next morning at Northbay’s main port in Hong Kong, a large ocean liner could be seen waiting to depart. The ship had been exclusively reserved for those in the investigation team.

One after another, the many members of the investigation team began boarding the ship.

“I’ll see you in three days, Molly! I’ll miss you!”

“That’s not a lie, is it?”

“Of course it isn’t!”

As Molly continued openly flirting with her boyfriend, Wanda did the same with hers. Both their boyfriends had come to see them off.

Mila herself, however, seemed to be waiting anxiously alone there. Her cell phone was ready in her hand and she had already tried calling him up to twenty times that morning.

The reply she got, however, was always the same.

“Sorry, the phone you have dialed, is currently off. Please try again later.”

“Why hasn’t Mr. Crawford arrived, Mila?” asked Molly as she walked over, her arm locked with her boyfriend’s.

“Humph! Do you honestly think that being a rich man’s partner is going to be that easy? He probably doesn’t even care for her! Why, it wouldn’t be a stretch to assume that he’s currently sleeping in another beauty’s arms!” said a girl who smiled coldly as she approached the group.

“Like you’d know anything about that, Hallie! Remember, you’re only here because you made use of your connections! In the end, you’re just a b*tch deep down, and you’ll never be anything more than that! So shut up already!” retorted Wanda with a huff.

Hearing that, Hallie’s face immediately went red with rage.

“Hey, look over there! A luxury car is coming this way!” said a man who pointed at it as a few other men—who were standing close by—turned to look.

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“A luxury car?” said Mila as she quickly turned to look as well.

Mila could feel her heartbeats quicken as she watched the sports car swiftly make its way into the port.

‘Has Gerald finally come?’

As the car came to a screeching halt, Mila found herself slowly walking forward.

Out stepped a young man with a bouquet of fresh flowers in hand. Seeing how romantic he was being, almost everyone present—especially the girls—began feeling jealous.

“Sorry I’m late, Hallie!” said the young man as he removed his glasses while smiling.

“You’re not late at all, darling! I’m delighted to know that you rushed all the way here just to see me off!” replied Hallie as she skipped rather excitedly toward the young man.

When she moved past Mila, however, she made sure that Mila saw her smirking at her before saying, “Why did you walk so far ahead? Did you honestly think that it was going to be your rich boyfriend? Too bad! This one’s mine!”

Hallie felt extremely satisfied after saying that. After all, she had initially feared that Mila would end up becoming the highlight of the day since her boyfriend was so powerful.

Thankfully, he hadn’t turned up. This meant that her other assumption was right. After all, why would a rich heir like Mr. Crawford ever want to be with a girl like Mila?

‘In the end, he doesn’t even bother about you. Did you honestly think that he’d come all the way over just to meet you? Dream on!’

While Hallie was aware that she had already lost to her when it came to work, she was happy to know that she could still win against Mila when it came to her love life.

“Rich boyfriend?” asked the young man as he held on to Hallie’s hands.

has an extremely wealthy boyfriend! Though she had claimed that he would clear his busy schedule just to come over and meet her, in the end, it

so anxious that she

stemmed from the fact that Gerald hadn’t answered any of her calls that

anymore?’ Mila thought to herself,

All personnel are required to verify your identity before you’re allowed to board the ship!” said one of the investigation team’s staff aloud at that

everyone had

moment… After all, he promised me that he would come, and

as she watched the port slowly fade in the distance, Mila couldn’t help

on, the screeching of car tires could be heard at

found themselves looking at a young, rich heir and

liner was nowhere

only slam his fist against the car’s bonnet, realizing that he had been

had switched her phone off. If only he had been a little earlier, he would’ve definitely still been able

her, however. It

lying atop of him the moment he opened his eyes. That was all he needed to see to realize that he had

Alice a harsh scolding, he immediately

been waiting for him the entire night at the port, and knowing this only served to add

hadn’t taken pity on Alice, none of this

throughout her wait for him. The more he

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found himself sitting crossed-legged on the

Mila’s return and explain

Mila knew it, it was already night. With the sea being so peaceful

let’s go get a

replied Mila with a

the investigation team have to take our phones away? How boring!” said Molly who just wasn’t used to

had our phones with us! While being strict isn’t necessarily a bad thing, I never thought that they’d even take

I really doubt that that’s the case, or at least I feel that that’s not our sole mission. After all, I saw a few fierce-looking people boarding the ship with us earlier who looked like they could very well

you getting at?”

with having an elder brother who’s also a soldier. They really didn’t need to put on such a grand show if their motive was simply to investigate the ocean’s quality. What more, while I was helping to

even they had sensed that the investigation team was somewhat mysterious. The team seemed

drawing which they must have used during their meeting! It looked like some kind of building… Haha! Wouldn’t it be wild if the investigation team was actually on a mission to locate some underwater palace?” said

other in dismay. The way Molly had

pulling our

I’m not! There’s no reason for me to lie to both of you! Besides, they noticed that I saw the picture and they sternly warned

concern us… Let’s just stick to doing the things we were assigned to!” said

Wanda and Molly nodded in

footsteps coming closer to their room, followed by a few knocks on the door. Upon opening

do you

I’m here to inform

tell him that we’ll be on our way immediately!” replied

Hallie then left their

Winston Shevall was the leader of the operation. He looked to be around seventy and while he seemed rather strict, he was also extremely knowledgeable. That made Mila respect him a lot. From what the girls had heard, he had been

a while, the trio arrived at the conference room for the meeting. Including the three of them, there were about thirty members in the investigation team. The meeting itself wasn’t

coughing terribly. From that point on, he started scratching

her gaze inadvertently fell upon the back

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out Mila in

asked the professor as he looked at her with a

symbol of some sort seems to have appeared on

Mila would’ve just assumed that the symbol was just rash from all the professor’s scratching. However, the symbol looked far too familiar for it to simply

be talking about, Mila?” asked Professor Shevall as a bitter smile formed on his

became certain that it wasn’t just mere rashes on the professor’s neck. Rather, the symbol on his

the sun

looks exactly like the symbol on the pendants we received!” said Mila, now

that, the others present began looking at each other before each fishing out their own pendants from their pockets. All of the

out that everyone received

familiar with the symbol, Professor Shevall’s expression immediately changed. Snatching the pendant from Mila’s hand, he gave it a good look before scanning through the other

long after, his face went white as

asked the professor who looked

happening, Mila could only nod

here I thought that the symbol was only reserved for the most important of members! I didn’t

the symbol represent, professor? I received it

the others were now equally as scared as Mila. After all, though there were many of them in the room, they were still out at sea in the dead of night.

appeared again… It seems that we’re its targets this time!”

mean by that, Professor Shevall? What’s

It’s all my fault… I’ve put all of you in danger! I’m so sorry!” replied the professor as he

Death Pact… It’s appeared only twice before, the first time being forty years ago while the second, twenty years ago. Well, I should say thrice now since it’s finally reappeared today! Alas, everyone ever recorded to have received the symbol has mysteriously gone missing within

in fear. After all, the professor was extremely knowledgeable

help that his expression remained dead

We’re turning back immediately!” ordered the professor as he immediately

same person burst into the room

“Elaborate!”

have a look for yourself! It’s right in front of

the investigation team members out of the conference room, bringing

huddled closely

arriving at the deck, everyone was immediately stunned. Molly even found herself screaming once she realized what

maelstrom had formed in the sea, and the ship was heading straight for it! Close up, it looked exactly like a large mouth, devouring everything that crossed

menacing whirlpool, the

professor just as a loud crash could

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ship, and by the looks of it, many more were soon to come. The thunderous waves were so high that they

slowly began sinking into the maelstrom. However, no matter how much

dark, but the ocean was

time the sea finally calmed itself again, a giant object could be seen descending into the depths. While it was faint, the symbol on the pendant

headed for Gerald’s room

and Gerald was currently in a house on an island that Jessica

a ship to be arranged so that he’ll be able to go out to sea and

reply ended, the door to Gerald’s room

enjoy myself! Of course, I’m also planning to meet up with

would catch up with her and give her the proper explanation that she needed. He figured that though they were part of an exclusive expedition, they shouldn’t be too

looking for her, Mr. Crawford!” replied Fynn, a worried expression on

“And why is that?”

last night! The area’s currently

Liner No. 2?” repeated Gerald,

on… It seems that the ship was hit by what we can only assume to be a tsunami last night! Since it has

could this be…? What became of its crew…?” asked Gerald, filled

ages, but so far, we haven’t even found any signs of

her in person!” declared Gerald as he immediately headed for the

only shake his head

all of you to be ready from dawn, haven’t I? Action is to

been watching Gerald grow even from when Gerald was still a child. He knew his

an extremely loyal person who treated every person he had been in a relationship with, with utmost importance. Fynn

missing, the fact that Gerald hadn’t had a mental

should he behave recklessly upon hearing the news. To prevent that, the moment Fynn was notified about the incident, he immediately issued a search for the liner

sure that no spot in the Northbay Sea remained unchecked. However, even when evening came, not a trace of the ship could be

sit on the port in a daze, filled with deep grief as he watched the faint outlines of the many ships still out at sea trying to locate Ocean

If you hadn’t come here, nothing would’ve happened! If I hadn’t broken my promise yesterday, I wouldn’t have missed the chance to meet you for the final time!” said Gerald aloud, every word filled with

of them silently stood by Gerald’s side. In

day. Just as Queta was about to persuade Gerald to at least have a little food, a shout came

think you’re

long after before a black-suited bodyguard ran toward Gerald and said, “Mr. Crawford, there’s a girl who wishes to

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said Gerald

the bodyguard then left to get her. A brief moment later, the girl was escorted

reaction. After all, who wouldn’t be terrified standing in a port filled with

ever approach the scene

Mila’s boyfriend…?” asked

Gerald

investigating the liner’s disappearance… While I do have some information about it, I’m not

then. It may lead to the next

Molly, and Wanda received a package each… All three packages contained identical pendants… Though the pendants themselves felt somewhat unnerving to look at, the three girls and I simply assumed that it was a souvenir distributed to all the members of the investigation team…

one of the guests who had partaken in the show was a student of Professor Shevall, the head of the investigation team. After the show ended, we had a slight chat. However, when I asked about the odd pendants, the student claimed that the investigation team never distributed such a thing! I was quite baffled by that. After all, the packages the three girls received had no delivery addresses on them. Who could have sent them then? Feeling weirded out, I

hearing my description, he showed me a group chat which a few of the participants of the investigation were in. After reading through it, it seemed that many of them were discussing

does the pendant look like, miss? Do you have a picture of it?” asked

Narissa as

at it as well, and though Gerald

again!” said

it, Fynn?”

years ago, Mrs. Xara should

Peter’s shown it to me before… Receiving it at the time felt especially weird… I honestly thought that my plan to elope with Peter had been exposed, and

While that was the master’s reaction at the time, in truth, he’s been investigating that incident for well over a decade now. After all, given the circumstances at the time, the master knew for a fact that the Fendersons wouldn’t have had the means to secretly

actual culprits in that case. However, he knew that he couldn’t just say that without any solid proof. It was then when he remembered about the pendant with the strange symbol on it that Peter had received before his disappearance. While he wanted to look for Mrs. Xara in person to question her about it, he couldn’t just do something like that, given that he already had such a massive misunderstanding

that the pendant that had created such a huge mess

taken Mila as well! What on earth do they even

master’s final decision. In the meantime, don’t you

me if there’s any news regarding the case. I’m staying here!” said Gerald. After all, if he

both Fynn and Xara

himself remained there, joining the search party every day

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and day out, his efforts proved to be fruitless, even as the tenth day passed by. He had exhausted every tactic he could think of,