The Secretly Rich Man

Gerald Crawford:The Secretly Rich Man Novel (Invisible or Poorest) Chapter 841

“Who could it be?”

As the others looked at each other in dismay, Manager Huddell—who was making use of his free time—entered the VIP reception room.

As soon as Yuma saw him, he gave a subtle smile before saying, “Manager Huddell!”

“Sincerest apologies for being so inattentive toward you today, Chairman Yaleman. There’s just been so much to do! I do hope that you’ll bear with me for the moment,” replied Manager Huddell.

Hearing that, Yuma then said, “You’re being way too cordial. I’m well aware that the Trustdeck Group is extremely busy every day! While that is so, you still took the time to attend, and I appreciate that!”

In response, Manager Huddell sighed before saying, “Speaking of which, Chairman Yaleman, I’ve asked around regarding the incident you mentioned back then. However, if it’s related to bidding and proposal affairs, Chairman Zelly—my superior—currently has no time to look into it! You may have to wait for a while before he can attend to that incident!”

“It’s all good, Manager Huddell! I trust in your ability to make arrangements!” replied Yuma in a somewhat servile manner.

Upon hearing that, Manager Huddell then looked at his watch before saying, in a doubtful tone, “How odd, though. Chairman Zelly said that the person should have arrived long ago. I wonder why they haven’t arrived yet…”

‘Could she already be here…?’ Manager Huddell thought to himself.

As his gaze fell upon the door, Leah—a female receptionist—asked, “Could I know who you’re waiting for, Manager Huddell?”

“Ah, speak of the devil. I was just about to go look for you! Could you check with reception on whether Miss Bea Yaleman has arrived?”

“Miss Bea Yaleman?” repeated Leah, clearly stunned as she turned to look at Bea who was still standing at the side.

Yuma and Rose themselves were stupefied.

‘What the hell? Why is Manager Huddell looking for Bea?’

“M-manager Huddell… This girl here is Bea Yaleman!” replied Leah as she pointed at Bea.

The moment he heard that, Manager Huddell’s expression immediately changed and he rushed toward her before asking, “You’re Miss Yaleman? Could you be here today to meet Chairman…?”

“That’s right. I came to meet Chairman Kayden Zelly,” replied Bea with a nod, finally able to breathe a sigh of relief.

‘That’s right, why would Gerald ever prank me on such a thing? He told me that he had a way, and I believe that he’ll keep to his word.’

Getting the confirmation he needed, Manager Huddell then slapped his thighs before saying, “Alas! I hadn’t anticipated that you’d be here so early! Chairman Zelly had even ordered me to personally welcome you!”

Hearing him say that, everyone became even more stunned than before! This was especially so for Rose whose mouth was now gaping so wide that it looked almost comical.

“M-Manager Huddell, are you certain you aren’t mistaken…? There really is a person called Kayden Zelly in the group?” asked Rose in disbelief as Ysabel and Yura glared at Bea with burning jealousy.

“He’s one of the superiors here who’s always kept a low profile. Speaking of which, Madam Gosling, it’s rather imprudent of you to address my superior by name, don’t you think?” replied Manager Huddell in an astonished tone.

Being one of the superiors in the group who preferred working behind the scenes, there was no need for casual small fries to even know Kayden’s name.

“I-I apologize! I just wanted to confirm whether there’s been a mistake! After all, Bea’s a mere employee in my company. Why would she even have the privilege of personally being welcomed by you?” said Rose.

“The only person who knows why is Chairman Zelly. Regardless, you’re here to negotiate the project, right, Miss Yaleman?” replied Manager Huddell respectfully as he turned to look at Bea with a smile.

After seeing Bea’s firm nod, Manager Huddell then continued, “Very well. Chairman Zelly’s already prepared a signing ceremony for you upstairs. If there isn’t anything else, let’s proceed with that now, shall we?”

“Huh? We’re signing it already?” replied Bea, astonished.

Bea had initially thought that she would still need to negotiate carefully upon arriving. After all, though Gerald had proper connections—just like Yura did—that would only grant her access into the battlefield.

To her surprise, things were running incredibly smoothly. Even more surprising was the fact that her cousin was actually acquainted with one of the superiors from the Trustdeck Group.

Moments later, a female usher came by and held on to Bea’s bag for her as she followed Manager Huddell upstairs.

“Could they have made some kind of mistake, mom?”

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Yura had asked that question in his sheer disbelief.

“That’s right! To think that she had even claimed that it was because of Gerald’s connections… How does he even know such high ranked people? How is any of this possible?” grumbled Ysabel enviously.

After being humiliated like that, they were sure that everyone was now looking at the two families with mocking gazes.

Rose herself was now thinking of how Gerald had withdrawn a million dollars just the day before. She also recalled what Yura had told her about Gerald’s clothes.

Adding that to the fact that she had now seen, with her very own eyes, that Gerald had the capability to pull strings from within the Trustdeck group, she was extremely certain that he was no ordinary person.

“Hold on a minute!” interrupted Rose while Ysabel and her mother were still exchanging envious words in their annoyance.

“Could it be that we’ve not investigated Gerald’s background thoroughly enough? Is he actually not a pauper at all? How else could he have such extravagance? That would explain why he has so many powerful connections as well!” said Rose in a serious tone.

Upon hearing that, everyone fell silent. After all, nobody wanted to believe it. However, reluctant as they were, the truth was evident.

“…I… I refuse to believe that! It simply isn’t possible!” declared Second aunt as she shook her head wildly.

“Indeed! We don’t believe that either!” added Yura and Ysabel simultaneously.

After that, Rose went silent for a while. Since she was so used to being slick, her ability to conceal her emotions was so great that nobody could guess what she was thinking during her momentary pause.

Eventually, however, Rose cupped her hands over her mouth in shock as she realized something horrifying.

Seeing her reaction, even Yuma and Yura felt terrified.

“M-mom? What’s wrong?” asked Yura immediately.

“There’s no need to be so flustered, sister-in-law! Perhaps Gerald simply helped Chairman Zelly in the past! If that truly happened, then the chairman could very well just be repaying the favor to Gerald! That possibility isn’t out of the question, right?” suggested Second aunt.

Hearing that, Rose’s eyelids twitched as she shook her head before saying, “Have you forgotten about the present Lady Yaleman received today? The one that cost a hundred and fifty million dollars?”

“You mean the present given by the mysterious Mr. Crawford…?”

The moment that name was mentioned, silence temporarily engulfed the room again.

“…That’s right… Mr. Crawford is definitely from the Crawford family and Gerald has that surname too… Could… Could it be that Gerald’s actually Mr. Crawford? If he is, then everything makes a lot more sense now!”

The conjecture alone was sending chills down Rose’s spine.

While there wasn’t an immediate reply from anyone, everyone had unpleasant expressions on their faces.

“That’s… That’s simply impossible!” shouted Second aunt.

“For now, let’s refrain from making any more wild guesses, aunt. Instead, let’s just wait for Bea. She, for one, definitely knows more about him than any of us here. Besides, if she fails to get the projects, everything will become clear. Until then, we have no way of proving that Gerald is actually powerful,” added Ysabel.

“That’s true. Fine, we’ll just wait for Bea to return!”

It was about forty minutes later when Bea finally returned. This time, however, she had five document files in hand.

Her aunt and the others had been waiting for her at the door this entire time and once they saw the contracts, they were so shocked that they immediately called out, “Bea!”

“You… You’ve signed all those?” asked Rose incredulously.

“I have! I now have five major projects from the Trustdeck group that spans from this year to the next!” replied Bea excitedly.

‘Let’s see you try bullying me and my mother again from now on!’ Bea thought to herself.

After saying that, she immediately began walking away without even bothering to look at the astonished crowd.

“Stop right there!” shouted Rose.

“What do you want?”

“Humph! Don’t think you can act all smug just because you’ve gained a few projects! Regardless, I’d like to ask about Gerald. How does he have so many strong connections? And how on earth did he even manage to get acquainted with Chairman Zelly in the first place?”

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“I don’t know. Why don’t you ask him yourself?” said Bea before promptly leaving.

“It’s… It’s all over now. Bea’s definitely made the biggest contribution this time around!” shouted Yura.

“Why are you being so anxious? Bea probably can’t make anything big out of it! Still, she isn’t the biggest issue now. The main thing we have to worry about, is that b*tch’s son, Gerald! We need to find out how much power he truly holds!” declared Rose.

The second she said that, everyone relevant received a message in the family’s group chat. The family’s butler had just issued a family meeting, and they were to gather at the Yaleman family’s conference room within an hour.

“See that? Bea’s asked for credit so quickly! The meeting’s definitely related to the projects this time around!” said Second aunt aloud.

Rose then crossed her arms and smiled coldly before saying, “Let’s return home for now… I want to see what sort of mess that girl ends up making!”

By the time the hour was up, everyone in the family was already in the Yaleman family’s conference room. After all, meetings organized by Lady Yaleman were mandatory to attend.

Lady Yaleman herself was already at the main seat, and she seemed to be beaming with joy.

“I’m sure most of you already know why I’m hosting this family meeting. That’s right, you’re all here to watch me praise Bea! To think that she was able to get everything done by noon when I just talked about it this morning! She’s definitely put in a lot of effort! Not only did she fulfill the task, she even brought our family five new projects! With the Trustdeck Group agreeing to have a deep cooperative relationship with Bea from today onward, I can safely say that she’s truly made a great contribution to the Yaleman family!” announced Lady Yaleman with a smile so broad that even her wrinkles seemed to be beaming.

Hearing that, everyone could only look at Bea incredulously.

“Moving on, I also have an arrangement to announce. Not only will Bea be in charge of the five projects, but she’ll also be given the roles of general manager of the project department as well as the vice president of the Yaleman Construction Group!” declared Lady Yaleman.

“What?!”

Yura himself felt like he had just received a

that he would become the Yaleman Construction Group’s vice president, and that she would officially announce

here she was! Granting the post

other hand, could feel her lips twitching slightly at the thought of Bea being able to enjoy similar privileges

a good rapport with the Trustdeck Group, Bea! I believe

usual. Quite a few other things were discussed before the meeting finally

stayed behind—turned to look at Lady Yaleman before saying in a hushed tone, “Mom…! While it’s true that Bea has proved her capabilities and she should, indeed, be given praise and encouragement, I’d like to confirm whether you’re serious about placing her

the one who was able to get those

that no matter what, Bea’s still a woman. Putting aside her ability to properly hold the role of vice president for the moment, she’s not exactly young anymore, mom. She’ll definitely get married within the next two years or so, and when that happens, she’ll

Yaleman found herself slowly calming down

as long as she lived! I’m simply worried that she won’t be able to handle this kind of responsibility, at least not yet! Another reason I’m worried is because

moment, Lady Yaleman then ordered,

“Right away, chairman!”

exchanged gazes with each other, smug grins on their

home sometime later, she angrily

pruning the flowers on the balcony. Hearing

myself! I don’t know what Rose said to her, but grandma ended up changing her mind at the very last second! Now both Yura and I have been placed in charge! After treating me and my mother like that, what

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forget that you’re the one in power here. The Trustdeck Group cooperates with you. Not

to be afraid anymore! Speaking of which, cousin, I see you’ve prepared a gift box there. Who’s it for?” asked Bea as she sat on a sofa while looking at

hands clean and picked the gift box up before saying, “I was planning to pay grandma

Yalemans were having a family meeting, he postponed his plan. After all, he really didn’t want to have to deal with First aunt and the

one. Did you think that it was a birthday gift for you?” added Gerald with a cheeky smile on his face.

tongue out before saying,

meeting is over, I’ll go visit grandma now. I heard that

was casual, Gerald was honestly feeling extremely anxious since he was, after

a stroll. The mother and child were quite wary of Gerald at this

at this late

to meet

anything, you can just discuss it with me!” said Rose as she

coldly before turning

kind of tone was that?” growled Rose furiously when she saw how disrespectful Gerald was

Gerald as he

saw his icy glare, Rose momentarily became

as Gerald

and more imprudent by the day! Were

replied

Yura

Rose realized that her son was right. The emotion had been fleeting, but Rose faintly recalled her heart momentarily skipping a beat when Gerald had

be weird at times. After all, when she had first met Gerald a few days ago, he wasn’t any less cold

back then. She hadn’t thought much about him

that that was only

with the same personality, yet Rose hardly had any confidence

to believe it, she simply had to. She had come to terms that she had indeed, been terrified of him when he had glared at her moments

was she so afraid of him

Lady Yaleman was about to turn in for the

for a brief moment

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some health supplements for

Lady Yaleman in a solemn tone. After all, Gerald had come empty-handed on her actual

she had to admit that it was near impossible to perfectly slice the bond between mother and daughter. What more, Gerald and Jessica were both

to at least have some form of contact

saw how pathetic Gerald looked, she was instantly reminded of Dylan. Both father and son were so alike… Their characteristics were

of people who never retorted or fought back against others, even

agonizing silence, Lady Yaleman asked, “…Has your mother been

has. To tell you the truth, my mom frequently misses you!” said Gerald as he sat

I know why you’re here, Gerald, and I’m obligated to tell you that it isn’t customary for the Yaleman family to hand out properties to those from outside the family. You can give up on that. After all, it’s been over twenty years now and I’ve

Gerald smiled before saying, “Please don’t say that, grandma. I’m honestly not here for any of the Yaleman family’s properties. My reason for

it’s also the reason why our family’s position has consistently been deteriorating throughout the years. While we were the head of the four large families here back

was ruined by someone else shortly after, no?” replied Gerald as he slowly

was stunned. From his gaze and the way he had said it, she was able to catch on to what he was trying

like to say something since I’m already here today. It wasn’t entirely my mom’s fault regarding what had happened back then. With all due respect, you were partly responsible for all that as well. Besides, things change. You may have thought that my father was but a pauper back then, but who’s to say that he’s remained the same after twenty years? Regardless, I

his back in

a formal chat with her grandson, and it was also the moment when

rather preposterous to her during their brief

seeing Gerald off, the butler began unwrapping the gift that Gerald had left in the other room. Usually, the butler would record everything—from the identity of the person

the contents of

anxiously saying, “C-chairman! Have a

enter, Lady Yaleman’s eyes immediately widened in shock

“That’s…”

I’m not mistaken, this seems to be the Saussurea involucrate which had been bid by Chairman Thomson from Yanken. It’s said that this thousand-year-old ginseng has the ability to counter all illnesses and also

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her voice quivering as she continued staring at

gotten his hands on such an expensive

After thinking for a brief moment, he then said, “… There’s something on my mind, though I’m not sure whether I should say it,

“Go on!”

Rather, he seems to exude the disposition of someone with nobility! There’s just

is the Crawford family’s Mr. Crawford?” replied Lady Yaleman, greatly surprised to even

at the Saussurea involucrate again. That alone, made

You saw how Dylan looked that year as

hasn’t been having it easy in the past few years… The problem isn’t limited to our slowly declining business either. The internal fights within the family have worsened over time as well, since quite a few parties in the family are after greater power distributions once you’re no longer in the picture. May I remind you that Mr. Yuma Yaleman

when I first realized that someone must be helping the family

powerful back then. However, in just a single night, their entire family fell into bankruptcy. Not only that, the Leans family was wiped off the map entirely! What exactly happened

After all, he was afraid that Lady Yaleman would be angry if

Yaleman was only

that Mr. Crawford had brought, she eventually sighed heavily as her expression turned gloomy. Regardless of

the next day when Gerald looked at Bea before asking, “It’s your birthday tomorrow, right? How are you

birthday all these years,” replied

After all, I’m here to celebrate it with you!” said Gerald

clear that she had something else to add. Despite that, before the question could leave her mouth, she stopped herself. The question

however, had

I know the people from the Trustdeck Group?” said

Since you’ve already graduated for some time, I was wondering if I have… You know, a future sister-in-law…? You’re already so excellent, yet never have I seen you calling anyone that could be your girlfriend… While we’re

seemed much more

to start, but Bea, let me ask you something. Would you hate someone who failed

dates a lot! After all, a long time is needed just for them to get ready for dates! Breaking such a promise would no doubt

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future. Regardless, it’s your birthday tomorrow! I’ll be preparing a little something for you, so expect to be

asked Bea as she stuck

be a surprise if I told you the answer now, would it? Just wait for tomorrow,” replied Gerald

he was smiling as he left, Bea could sense how truly forlorn Gerald was. This wasn’t the first time she

like an attentive elder brother would, she was able to tell that he constantly had something weighing on his mind. He just

happened between him and her possible sister-in-law. However, since he refused to talk about her, Bea didn’t continue prying out of

the urge to help him, and she knew that the easiest—and quite possibly the only—way for her to assist in such a situation

Gerald didn’t really have many people he could have fun with in Yanken, or

gears in Bea’s head began grinding, time passed on

a reservation at a restaurant early that morning, she received a notification from her

the implementation of the projects. All the family’s superiors had been invited to attend. After all, it had been so long since such

signify that the party this

to think about excusing herself. Thus, both she and Catherine quickly left for the venue once they were

two main people in charge of the projects, Bea had

getting all those projects, Mr.

remarkable! The future of the Yaleman family

We should be addressing him

all, they had heard that the Yaleman family had signed contracts for five major projects. That was an instant sign that their family had undergone an

praise after praise, Bea simply remained silent as she stood at the side. Even though she was the biggest contributor to this success, she

did manage to gain all those projects, don’t think you’ll get an upper hand just because of that! I’ll

was furious at his comment, she said

it’s your birthday today, isn’t it? Hah! Looks like you won’t be able to celebrate it!” added Yura with a smirk on his

when Lady Yaleman made her appearance, leading

she saw Bea’s expression, however, she immediately said, “Bea, I do hope you realize what sort of occasion we’re celebrating today… Take a look at yourself! So cold and aloof… We have so many distinguished guests here today yet the way you

from scolding her. After all, she was a person

birthday today! Of course she’d be unhappy since she’s here

It’s your birthday today? What a truly sorry case! You’re feeling burdened to have to deal with family affairs even though it’s your special day,

not!” denied Bea

Rose had said, Lady

out here since you’re both in charge of the projects. However, look at how he presents himself, then compare yourself to him! Mind your manners before the guests! It seems what your aunt had said was right after all. She had claimed that you lacked experience being a superior, and though I thought that you’d be able to adapt quickly, I was

the guests anymore! Just head inside and see if there’s anything else that

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she led the other family members away, Yura

your tongue or you’ll pay a heavy price for it, Yura! Wipe that smirk off your face!” growled Bea

moment she turned around, however, she saw Gerald there. In his hands was a small cake about six inches tall. Only after seeing him did

said

birthday!” replied Gerald as he lifted the cake in his hands

village! Who still eats cake during

cakes, do you have a problem with

I’m not even going to continue bothering