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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?!”

uproar surrounded the room. Yura himself felt like he had

She had stated that he would become the Yaleman Construction Group’s vice president, and that she

she was! Granting the post

thought of Bea being able to enjoy similar privileges with them

maintaining a good rapport with the Trustdeck Group, Bea! I believe in you!” said Lady

done, the meeting continued as per usual. Quite

leave, Rose—who had stayed behind—turned to look at Lady Yaleman before saying in a hushed tone, “Mom…! While it’s true that Bea has

who was able to get those projects. It’s only natural for her to get that role,” replied

Putting aside her ability to properly hold the role of vice president for the moment,

Yaleman found herself

worked as a subordinate for 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 of her kindness! It makes her susceptible to being tricked! Just look at our smart Yuma! Even he ended up being tricked by the Longs! Bea wouldn’t stand a chance against such people!”

thinking for a brief moment, Lady Yaleman then ordered, “Sheldon, tell Bea to return to the conference

“Right away, chairman!”

and Yura exchanged gazes with each other, smug grins on their

sometime later,

on the balcony. Hearing how annoyed she was, he

a truly vicious woman she is… You know, grandma had already announced that I was going to be placed in charge of the projects! I was ready to finally have a chance to train 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

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tone was rightfully angry as

you’re the one in

which, cousin, I see you’ve prepared a gift box there. Who’s

picked the gift box up before saying, “I

Yalemans were having a family meeting, he

curious one. Did you think that it was a birthday gift for you?” added Gerald with a cheeky smile on his face. He remembered, at that moment, that Bea’s birthday

tongue out before saying,

since the meeting is over, I’ll go visit grandma now.

Gerald was honestly feeling extremely anxious since

Rose who were taking a stroll. The mother and

here at this late hour,

meet grandma!” replied

already turned in! If there’s anything, you can just discuss it with me!” said Rose

refuse!” said Gerald rather coldly before turning around to walk away from the

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

he

moment she saw his icy glare, Rose momentarily became

Gerald made his way into the

is getting more and more imprudent by the day! Were you honestly afraid of him

replied

that, Yura simply

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

all, when she had first met Gerald a few days ago, he wasn’t any less

disliked him back then. She hadn’t thought much

that that was only a few

the same

want to believe it, she simply had to. She had come to terms that she had indeed, been terrified of

was she so afraid of him

Gerald is here!” said Sheldon just as Lady Yaleman was about to

then thought for a brief moment before

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some health supplements for you, grandma!” said Gerald as he placed his

in a solemn tone. After all, Gerald had come

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

grandmother, she had honestly always wanted to at least

pathetic Gerald looked, she was instantly reminded of Dylan.

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

silence, Lady Yaleman asked, “…Has your mother been leading a good

the truth, my mom frequently misses

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 not heard a single

before saying, “Please don’t say that, grandma. I’m honestly not here for any of

cause the Leans family to stand against the Yalemans like rabid dogs, 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

that’s true, the Leans family was ruined by someone else shortly after,

stunned. From his gaze and the way he had said it, she was able

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

back in surprise as he left

having a formal chat with her grandson, and it was also the moment when she realized that Gerald wasn’t a weak yes-man like how he presented

something rather preposterous to

that Gerald had left in the other room. Usually, the butler would record everything—from the identity of the person who had given the gift, to the contents of the gift itself—upon

he saw the contents of

began knocking on Lady Yaleman’s door before anxiously saying, “C-chairman!

eyes immediately widened in shock as she looked at the gift in her butler’s

“That’s…”

Saussurea involucrate which had been bid by Chairman Thomson from Yanken. It’s said that

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voice quivering as she continued staring at

possibly have gotten his hands on such an expensive and

brief moment, he then said, “… There’s something on my

“Go on!”

to exude the disposition of someone with nobility! There’s just something about the way he talks… This may seem far-fetched, but have you considered that maybe, just

Crawford?” replied

at the Saussurea involucrate again.

how Dylan looked that year as

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

realized that someone must be helping the family in secret.

the Leans? They were our greatest enemy and they were also immensely powerful back then. However, in just a single night, their entire family fell into bankruptcy.

After all, he was afraid that

Yaleman was only frowning slightly

turned gloomy. Regardless of what the truth was, the present itself still cost at least a hundred and fifty

day when Gerald looked at Bea before asking, “It’s your

never really celebrated my birthday all these

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

words, Bea simply nodded. From the way she was fidgeting, however, it was clear that she had something else to add. Despite that, before the question could leave her mouth, she stopped herself.

had already caught

the people from the Trustdeck Group?” said Gerald

I have… You know, a future sister-in-law…? You’re already so excellent, yet never have I seen

more attentive than she

turned into a bitter smile as he replied, “I’m not even sure where to start, but Bea, let me ask you something. Would you hate someone who failed to

they definitely value 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 be a major

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up gently patting Bea’s head before saying, “I’ll tell you about it sometime in the future. Regardless, it’s your birthday tomorrow! I’ll be preparing a

asked Bea as she stuck

wouldn’t be a surprise if I told you the answer now, would it? Just wait for tomorrow,” replied Gerald with a faint smile before

he left, Bea could sense how truly forlorn Gerald was.

brother would, she was able to tell that he constantly had something weighing

to do with what had happened between him and her possible sister-in-law. However, since he

quite possibly the only—way

really have many people he could have fun with

passed on and the day of her

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

celebrate the implementation of the projects. All the family’s superiors had been invited to attend. After all, it had been so long since such a celebratory party—regarding the signing of

the party this time was going to be extraordinarily grand. So

think about excusing herself. Thus, both she and Catherine

charge of the projects, Bea

getting all those projects, Mr.

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be addressing

several distinguished guests were busy praising Yura. After all, they had heard that the Yaleman family had signed contracts for five

side. Even though she was the biggest contributor to this success, she had been completely ignored by most of the

to gain all those projects, don’t think you’ll get an upper hand just because of that! I’ll say it now, with me here, you’ll eternally be inferior to me!” said Yura as he

at his

able to celebrate it!” added Yura with a smirk on his face as Bea

a short moment later when Lady Yaleman made her appearance, leading a few

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 present yourself would

she was a person who cared a lot about both

but it’s Bea’s birthday today! Of course she’d be unhappy since she’s

to deal with family affairs even

not!” denied Bea

what Rose had said, Lady Yaleman

guests! It seems what your aunt had said was right after all. She had

welcome the guests anymore! Just head inside and see if there’s anything else that requires help with!” said

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other family members away, Yura laughed before smiling coldly

you’ll pay a heavy price for it, Yura! Wipe

his hands was a small

said

cake for your birthday!” replied Gerald as he lifted the cake in

village! Who still eats cake during their birthday? Lame!” said Yura with

love eating cakes, do you have a

continue bothering with