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Gerald Crawford:The Secretly Rich Man Novel (Invisible or Poorest) Chapter 871

“Hey sis, I know you were hurt by Narc once but take a look at his wife. She’s such a materialistic person!” Yselle said.

Winnie glared at her angrily. “Shut up! How many times did I tell you not to remind me of him! Don’t even get me started with that woman!”

“Y-yes…I know, sis. I know how much you hate that dreaded woman. I swear I won’t repeat this again!” Yselle’s eyes were tearing up as she spoke.

Realizing that she had been too harsh, Winnie caressed Yselle’s head and said, “I’m just trying to look out for you. That Gerald guy reeks of money. He only has what all materialistic people want. Money. He doesn’t deserve to have any ties with our family. We are only here to help him on behalf of our master’s son, to keep our promise with them. We, the Moldells’ unlike the rest of the world, take our promises seriously!”

“So, even if you have the slightest feelings for Gerald, there is no way the both of you could be together. I’ll definitely stand against it!” There was a glimpse of disdain peeking through Winnie’s eyes.

“Oh…I understand!” Yselle lowered her head.

“But, it’s not impossible to let you stay by Gerald’s side. There is a way.” Winnie said.

“Huh? What way?” Yselle asked.

Ten days ago when Gerald first arrived, Yselle found herself developing feelings for the young and lively man.

After getting to know him and listening to the stories of his adventures, Yselle was even more eager to find out more about that young man.

A girl’s emotion can be really hard to comprehend sometimes. Falling for someone without rhyme or reason, and then hating the person in the same exact manner.

If asked at that moment whether Gerald was really that great or not, she’d answer ‘No’, but Yselle liked him regardless of that fact!

Yselle had always felt like that. She grew up behind the walls of Moldell and she never had the chance to fulfill her fantasies.

“That’s a pretty simple job. Make him one of your servants and let him follow you around!” Winnie said.

“In fact, he’d live a longer life after becoming one of our servants and this is something that can hardly be bought by money!”

“I don’t want him to be my servant, sis. Why, why do you look down on him so much? After all, he is…”

“That’s enough! Other than this, there are no other alternatives. Don’t blame me for not telling you about it!” Winnie left after she finished.

Dylan was talking to the third master of Moldell and the assistant of the Moldell family at the ball.

“This time, I’ll be counting on all of you then!” Dylan said with a smile.

“You’re most welcome, Master Crawford. We will do our best. We sure hope that the Crawfords and the Moldells would be pleased with the result of our collaboration this time!” Moldell’s third master, Parker Moldell said.

“I suppose it won’t be as pleasing as it seems huh?”

Suddenly, a 60-year-old man entered the hall with a group of people.

“Who are you? How did you come in?” Dylan was stunned when he saw the old man.

“Did you expect those useless brats to stop me?” The man sneered.

“Kort, what do you think you’re doing? Now that we are working with the Crawfords, how dare you disrespect them?” Parker shot up from his seat with a deep frown on his face.

“Collaborating with them? No way!” Kort responded coldly.

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He was a man in his sixties but he looked as if he was only 50. He had a pair of sharp and bright eyes that would create a sense of unease in the person who stood before his gaze.

“Why can’t we collaborate?” Parker asked.

“Master Parker, I understand that your son was rescued by the Yalemans and that you owe them the favor. However, you broke the rules when you made a promise with them to help out the Crawfords!”

“But you must know that Crawford’s eldest heir, Gerald, has offended one of my good friends, the Long family. Hence, I demand an explanation from you folks on behalf of the Long family!”

“Do you think you’ll still be able to help them now?” Kort said.

Even though Kort addressed the 90-year-old Parker as ‘Master’, he was just the third master of the family and Kort was one step above him. Kort, being the Second Master, had a position that was higher than that of Parker in the family.

“Long family?” Gerald started pondering what the Long family had to do with the Moldells.

Jessica and himself had been at odds with the Long family for quite some time now, so what kind of explanation was Kort demanding?

“Nice to meet you, Master Kort. forgive me but, what sort of explanation are you demanding?” Dylan asked with a smile.

“Hah, that’s simple. I demand half of Crawfords’ assets be transferred to the Long family. As long as this is done, I shall not ask for anything more!” Kort sneered.

“How arrogant!”

The Crawfords looked at each other. They were stunned by Kort’s request.

Crawford’s assets? Half was too much, even a millesimal of that amount would be more than enough for the entire Long family. Kort was out of his mind! He was definitely not seeking an explanation but trying to rob the Crawford family!”

Gerald frowned.

“Master Crawford, please consider this offer. If my friends aren’t pleased, I’m not sure what I will be forced to do in order to make the Crawfords pay for their wrongs. I believe you wouldn’t question my powers right?” Kort smiled as he said.

He came in without registering because he wanted to deter the Crawfords.

If only the Crawfords knew that he was coming to exact his revenge, they would have tried to stop him at all cost!

“Master Kort, isn’t demanding half of their assets slightly too much? They’re the Long family we’re talking about. They’re nothing! How dare they demand half of Crawford’s assets?” Yselle stood up.

The Moldell family was actually divided into a few branches and Kort was a leader of one of the branches.

Everyone in the Moldell family knew that Kort was a man of the world. If we looked at the number of women he had around him, he had at least a handful of them at all times. That was why Yselle and Winnie despise Kort.

Including Parker, everyone in the Moldell family knew that Kort was not trying to appease the Long family. No, instead, he was trying to stir up a conflict with the Crawfords, with this as merely his excuse to do so.

Kort has taken over a few family businesses with this method. Even though he would never admit to such acts, rumor has it that the large family that Kort has secretly established came about exactly like that!

“Yselle, is that how you talk to your elders? Master Parker, I believe you would not interfere in this matter, yes? Even if you wish to, you have to think about the consequences. Is it worth exposing the Crawfords to such risks?” Kort hinted at Parker.

Parker was furious but he remained silent nonetheless.

Kort was too powerful for Parker to fend against.

“Master Crawford, I’ll give you thirty minutes to consider my offer. I want an answer half an hour later! No more, and no less!” Kort then left with his people…

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“It’s all my fault, dad. This happened because of me!” Gerald started to apologize when Dylan and the family arrived at the study to discuss their plan.

Dylan was caught off guard by this matter. He totally did not anticipate this to happen.

“No, Gerald. That’s not the crux of the matter. I’ve heard about Kort from your grandfather and I’ve always known that he’s a very greedy man. Your grandfather had business with him and that was why we moved away from Weston to Northbay. We’ve all been trying to stay away from KortMoldell, but the day has finally come, when we can run from him no longer!” said Dylan.

“Even if it wasn’t for the Long family, he would still come after us, in the name of the Zabel or Letts families!” Dylan continued while frowning.

“Dad, the concerns that you had for the Moldells, was it because of this?”

Gerald remembered that his father had mentioned that if it was not for their current situation, he would never have sought help from the Moldells and he’d never conduct any business with those folks.

Dylan nodded his head with a worried expression.

“Gerald, do you know about the family that was once equally as powerful as us? I probably haven’t told you this before but 40 years ago, there were three extremely wealthy families. One of them was our family and the other family was the Morningstars. But the Morningstars have changed over time into the Moldell family. Do you understand what I’m trying to tell you?” Gerald’s mother said.

Gerald nodded his head.

“Sigh, without the help of the Moldells we wouldn’t have been able to stand up against the League, nor would we have found your uncle Peter. That means nobody would ever know about the secret your uncle Peter is carrying!” Dylan slammed his fist onto the table.

“Dad, I never understood the curse that you keep talking about. Our family is so powerful. How is it possible that we would just perish?”

“Even if Kort is trying to seek his revenge, he can’t do anything to us. How could we end up like the Morningstars and get swallowed up by the Moldells?”

“I don’t believe this!” said Jessica.

Daryl waved his hand and said, “That’s right, even if he was seeking revenge, he can’t destroy us like how he did the Morningstars. But we sure as hell are in for a rough time!”

“I’m not worried about how tough it is going to be. As long as we could find your uncle Peter, we would be much stronger than before and even if we were destroyed, the Crawfords will always be the biggest tycoons. Do you understand what I’m trying to say? If we can’t find him, I’m afraid we might be gone in less than 10 years!”

Dylan shook his head. “That is why we must look for your uncle Peter and we have to ask for help from the Moldells!”

Gerald knew that no matter how hard he tried asking about the curse, his father would never give him an exact answer.

“Dad, are you really going to give him half of your assets? Does he even deserve it?”

Jessica was upset. “I’m going to take him up on the challenge. I don’t believe I can’t defeat Kort with the powers I have in North Africa!”

“Sis, didn’t dad just mentioned that it’s not about challenging Kort but instead, working with the Moldells to come up with a solution? I don’t think there are any alternatives here!” Gerald said.

“But what choice do we have? Do you really think the Moldells would still work with us?” Jessica was worried.

“There must be a way!” Gerald smiled bitterly.

Suddenly, he turned to his parents and sister. He smiled at them and said, “I have an idea!”

“Gerald? What…what do you mean?” Dylan could tell what Gerald was up to, which made him all the more anxious.

“Don’t worry about it, dad. I’ll handle this matter!” Gerald left after saying that.

“Kort, Master Crawford, and the Yalemans are all my friends. Don’t you cross the line!”

Outside, Parker and Kort were having a fight.

“Do you even think that you could take down the wealthiest family, the Crawfords? I don’t want to stick my nose into this matter but have you ever thought about their position globally? If the Crawfords are being threatened, the consequences are far beyond our imagination. The Crawfords aren’t the Morningstars! When news gets out, our grandmaster will surely take matters into his own hands, and by then, do you think you can actually take over half of their assets when it was you who instigated the squabble?” Parker waved his hand and sat down.

Kort frowned slightly. He had never given it that much thought. Kort had always wanted to take over the Crawfords but after a few rounds of exchanging punches, he realized that it was harder than climbing the stairs to heaven.

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Kort only shifted his target to the wealthiest family in Weston after the Crawfords’ move to Northbay but Parker’s words finally knocked some sense into him.

If this matter gets out of hand, Moldells’ grandmaster surely would never forgive him. But he was already on the brink of success. Kort was not ready to give it all up. Even if he wasn’t going to get half of their assets, he must take at least a quarter of it!

Kort was not ready to give up yet! He kept his cool and remained silent.

Meanwhile, Gerald walked out into the hall.

“Gerald, we are good friends, I’ll help you, and I’m sure Master Parker will too!” Yselle walked over and grabbed Gerald’s arm.

“I know, thanks Yselle!”

Gerald looked at Parker and said, “Uncle Parker, if the conflict between me and the Long family is settled, does that mean that you would continue to stay and help us?”

Parker was unsure what Gerald meant by that but he nodded and said, “You don’t have to worry about that. Your grandmother has saved my son years ago and as long as it’s you folks, I’d be willing to help. The Moldells never went back on their word!”

“That’s great!”Gerald smiled and nodded.

Gerald then looked at Kort. “Master Kort, you said you’re here to seek revenge on behalf of the Long family and you did admit that their conflict is between just me and their family. If that’s so, then don’t drag my family into this! If you really want an explanation, just come after me. There’s no reason for you to pester the Crawfords!”

Kort sneered. “Hah! You’re the heir of the family, so it is only natural that the Crawfords have to pay for your misbehavior!”

“You’re wrong, Master Kort. From now on, I’m no longer the heir of Crawfords and you have no business with my family anymore!” Gerald smiled.

“What did you just say?” Kort squinted his eyes and then open them widely.

immediately walked out of the room and

I’ll be leaving the Crawfords and I’ll no longer be Young Master Crawford! Master Kort, if you have any issues,

stay and help the Crawfords. Now that I am leaving the family, I take

He never thought that Gerald would simply give up his title just

the Crawfords, nobody could seek trouble from them any more!” Parker glanced at Kort. He was giving him

you really think your bratty ass can survive without your family backing you up? Even if I don’t do anything, your enemies will be coming after you and

is going to help me. Of course, after I leave the

Jessica was worried-sick upon

looked at Dylan. “Dad, say

slightly and his

leave Crawfords for good, I, as your father, guarantee that whoever touches you in Northbay shall be facing the

“Bang!”

smashed a wine

Kort was shocked.

are you talking

out of

and Yulia were

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Dylan was upset.

Kort would surely find an excuse to challenge

repeated attacks,

inheritance process was not stable enough it would be impossible for them to continue their

the Crawfords survive

could buy the Crawfords some time and Dylan

and more difficult to traverse.

held his fist tightly. He was struggling

abandon his own son so readily when push

Master Parker, I shall save you some face today.

If things continued going downhill, he might be forced to

with all of

it was not a good idea for him to linger

though Gerald’s farewell gave him no excuse to attack, Kort knew that he would still be the key to

at

and it could be ten times more than what you have established at Logan Province!” One of Kort’s subordinates said after they left

take them head-on now. We have too many enemies in our own family now. Even if we really conquered the Crawfords, we’d

could kill two birds with one stone and it must be used on

will have Gerald in our hands no matter where he is and he won’t be able to

harbor of Hong Kong, Gerald brought along his luggage and walked down

he reminisced about the past 6 months. Everything felt like a dream to him. He transformed from a

even started. He knew that sacrifices would have to be made in order to secure peace for his family in the long

was not afraid of being poor but he was afraid that he might not see the sun of

was late, there were still many people at the harbor. As Gerald walked further out, he glanced backward. There were at least ten people following

I going to die

was not afraid, but feeling his impending doom, Gerald still felt the urge to keep on fighting. He wanted to live on no

Gerald hastened his pace.

him were not ordinary men, as

a car and the sound of tires skidding filled the air at one of Hong Kong’s many

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had attempted to escape

that, the car

of bodyguards dressed in black walked out of

none

of the three young masters of

isn’t Mr. Crawford?

flashed across

from the Crawford family today. I couldn’t believe it at

been waiting for this moment for a very long time now, aren’t you Joel? Instead of blabbering on and on about this, why don’t you take me away, as

replied with

weren’t for the fact that I had been given strict orders not to take any action against you, I would have started hacking away the moment our eyes met. I would have cut off your flesh piece by piece so that it can serve

on

Take him

he waved his

subordinates approached Gerald

“Vroom! Vroom! Vroom!”

nowhere came the roaring sound of a

suddenly rushed towards them from the side

for Gerald,

Krash!

its way as it rushed directly towards Gerald. After that, a pair of hands reached out and

Don’t let

attack came and went as quick

the vehicle caught them completely off-guard, blinding Joel’s

you okay? Sorry, we’re

moment, the brothers, Drake and Tyson

both of you came in

you here? Did my

as soon

are your plans for the

would be more than willing to continue helping Gerald. They were glad to remain by Gerald’s

were many eyes keeping tabs

to have anything to use

Gerald once. But helping him for

call me Gerald. I don’t know what is going to happen in the future but

specific someone had come up in his

Mr. Crawford! We will

Drake and Tyson replied.

“Vroom! Vroom! Vroom!”

the sound of engines

modified off-road vehicles came rushing straight

being handled

“F*ck!”

grabbed the steering

Simultaneously, these vehicles slammed into Drake’s vehicle, shaking the passengers up as

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“Boom!”

sound of a violent explosion rocked the

a cloud of smoke at the scene and there was

fire

cars exploded simultaneously and started a huge fire

are

protected Gerald as they rolled down the

brought Gerald with them as they jumped

that was after them was bat-sh*t

“I’m fine, I think!”

shook his head and he felt as though the

hot on our asses!” Tyson yelled out

weapons as they rushed down

start running north of our position! Mr. Lyle is already waiting for you under the hillside in the north. You can

Zack was here too!

Gerald felt moved.

the same time, he also knew that he would only cause more trouble for Drake and

he didn’t waste his time saying needless goodbyes. Instead, he gave them a single nod before running towards the

since Finnley taught him some simple breathing techniques and the five

exhausted all of his energy and strength as he desperately

“I am almost there!”

teeth as he

At one point, everything in front of

suddenly missed

and fell flat on

falling like a heavy sack of potatoes, he was caught up in

burst of dazzling

bodyguards dressed in black came over and grabbed Gerald

license plates of these

cars belonged to the Long family from

have nowhere else to go

his eyes, knowing that he had come to the end

“Let go of him!”

all-time high when

open

“Xavia?”

Gerald said in surprise.

up to Gerald with her hands crossed over

fall right into my hands,

not,” Gerald replied with a wry smile on

how much people envied you? One word from you and the entire Long family would be annihilated. What a surprise to see your

can get all the credit for capturing me? There’s no need for you to waste your time, saying all that. Finally, the chance has come for you to

Slap!

raised her hand and gave

whenever I feel like talking! I’m the one calling the shots here! Gerald, do you know how long I have been waiting for this moment? I’ve been waiting a long, long time for the day where you would

Slap!

another slap using the back

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you remember who was the one who remained by your side when you were still considered a pauper back in university? Who was the girl who held your hand stubbornly when you were walking through

Slap!

in such a miserable state like a dog who had to go around begging for food! Even though Felicity

who let me down!” Xavia

perfect now. You have already left the Crawford family. Finally, I am no longer afraid to tell you this. Even if you really want to escape, will you really be able to do so? Even if you can really escape from the Long family’s clutches, there is still the

have already said so much. So, why don’t you say

Slap! Slap! Slap!

so furious that she slapped Gerald

while, Gerald had always been a

long time, it contorted Xavia’s perspective

all of her anger and frustrations were released in one single go,

insult and humiliate me now and you can even kill me if it eases your soul!” Gerald replied as he

are clueless about what kind of girl I am,

as she

took

not have the intention of dragging you back with me to gain recognition

way out. As long as you are willing to bow before me, admit your mistakes apologize for

in the Long family was spent on gaining the

to become obedient

let me

when he heard those

hated Xavia because of certain things and there

her hands, Gerald thought it was no better than being

was proposing to let

for Xavia, although she absolutely hated Gerald and wanted him to suffer,

live a good life, but she also

you can touch the

to self-reflect. In comparison to how heartless and cruel he had been towards her back then, it was surprising how Xavia was still actually able

by guilt

to apologize for mistreating you and for all the wrongs I did to you in the past. I will never

cheesy!

look the other way as she crossed her arms in front of