The Secretly Rich Man

Gerald Crawford:The Secretly Rich Man Novel (Invisible or Poorest) Chapter 901

Immediately after saying that, Gerald lifted both of his hands and stuffed something into their mouths!

“W-what did you just feed us?!” sputtered both of them, stupefied by the turn of events.

It didn’t take long for the two men to realize that whatever it was, it hurt like hell. The effects were almost instantaneous as both men began holding on to their stomachs and rolling on the ground in pain, agonized expressions etched deeply on their faces.

Quest himself—who had been standing silently at the side this entire time—was left petrified as he watched them squirm in pain.

“Just poisonous worms. Do understand that the worms are probably already devouring your organs as we speak. It won’t be long before the agony ends and you’ll both be dead,” said Gerald with a cold smile on his face.

“P-please spare our lives! P-please…” begged the men.

“Only if you answer all my questions. First off, why were you stalking the Fenderson sisters? Which family do you belong to?”

While both men had sworn never to reveal the answers to those questions regardless of how much they were tortured, what they were experiencing now was already much worse than anything they could have ever imagined. A quick death would be better than what they were currently feeling!

“W-we were… sent here by the Schuyler family! We’re Master Yael’s subordinates…! Please… Please spare our lives…!” said the men as they lay twitching in pain on the ground.

“So it really is the Schuylers. What wicked things are they plotting up this time?” asked Gerald.

“W-we don’t know…!”

“I see. Well then, let’s just leave now, Quest.”

“N-no! Please wait! We’ll tell you! We’ll tell you everything we know!” shouted the men in panic.

“W-while we don’t know the exact details to what’s truly happening inside the Schuyler family, we’ve heard news that the Schuylers are secretly plotting something big to rebel against the Fendersons! Their end goal is to make the Fenderson family part of their own instead!”

“Oh? Correct me if I’m wrong, but I’m pretty sure that the Schuylers and the other minor families who are currently under the Fendersons wouldn’t have the capability to take on them,” replied Gerald with a frown.

“You’re right… B-but they’ve partnered with the Longs in Yanken! A family called the Moldells is involved as well! From what we could see, almost everyone that the Moldells sent over was exceedingly powerful! We’re pretty sure that the Fendersons are truly done for this time around!” explained the two men, spitting out everything they knew in hopes of getting Gerald’s mercy.

‘So that’s why!’ Gerald thought to himself.

“Tell me what little you know about the ‘big thing’ that the Schuylers are plotting up?”

“W-well… From what we’ve heard, Lord Fenderson is currently so sick that he’s literally at death’s door… As a result, the Schulers are going to make their move in the next three days…”

“I’ve properly handled the corpses, Mr. Crawford. What’s the next step?” asked Quest as he clapped the dirt off his hands.

The men were still alive some ten minutes ago. Not anymore.

Quest felt a shiver run down his spine as he recalled the agonized expressions on the two corpses. How equally terrible and frightening.

When they had first met, Quest had simply assumed that Gerald was a simple and honest man. Gerald certainly looked the part. It was the reason why Quest dared to speak so presumptuously to Gerald earlier.

Now, however, he finally understood why his grandfather had treated Gerald so respectfully and politely. Gerald had managed to completely instill fear within Quest’s heart at this point.

‘His means of gathering information is simply too cruel and vicious!’

“Since my family and the Fendersons are acquainted, I can’t just ignore this. Change of plans. We’ll be staying here for another three days. While I sneak into the Fenderson family to see what exactly is going on, you’ll be responsible for taking care of Naomi and her mother,” said Gerald as he looked at Quest.

Things were getting much more heated now with the involvement of the Moldells. It was clear that the Schuylers were now that family’s lackeys as well.

There were three major wealthy families now. If the Moldells managed to subdue the Fendersons and acquire them, then the Moldells would essentially have two of the three major families under their control.

Once that happened, it wasn’t hard to imagine them targeting the Crawford family’s properties in Weston next.

How clever those from the Moldell family were to try acquiring his family by flanking the Crawfords.

Knowing very well what the Moldells were going for made it impossible for Gerald not to get involved in all this. However, now wasn’t the time for him to simply barge in with his true identity. He needed a plan…

As he glanced over at Yorknorth Mountain, however, an idea emerged the moment he thought about Joshua.

The very next day, Bryson stood at the entrance of the Fenderson family mansion as he respectfully greeted, “Welcome to the Fenderson family mansion, Master Jenkinson. In case you’ve forgotten, I’m Bryson Fenderson and the people standing behind me are Fendersons as well. It’s a pleasure meeting you again.”

The old man—who needed a walking stick to support himself—then watched together with his family as Joshua got out of his car.

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As the old man had implied, Joshua had indeed met up with the Fendersons before a few years ago. In truth, it was the Fendersons who had wanted to hire Joshua as their family’s personal doctor back then. Though they had even offered an extremely high salary, in the end, Joshua still refused their offer.

“It’s a pleasure indeed,” replied Joshua with a faint smile on his face.

It was at that moment when Bryson noticed a new face. Or at least half a new face.

A young man was standing obediently next to Joshua as he carried a medical kit in hand. The odd thing about him, however, was the fact that the youth was wearing half a mask. It covered his upper facial features, and it wasn’t unlike a masquerade mask.

“Could I know who this might be?” asked Bryson with a smile.

“A-ah…! Ah!” replied the masked youth as he pointed at his own mouth before waving his hands slightly. He then pointed at Joshua before placing his palm near his heart.

Seeing that, Mindy chuckled before saying, “Sanderson is Master Jenkinson’s apprentice, grandpa! He’s dumb so he can’t talk!”

Since both Mindy and Jasmine had returned to the Fenderson family mansion with Joshua, Mindy had had the opportunity to get to know Sanderson a bit more. That definitely explained her enthusiastic introduction of the youth.

“How could you say that, Mindy?” replied Jasmine as she looked at the straightforward girl with a sigh.

“It’s fine! After all, I’m already quite close to him! We got acquainted atop Yorknorth Mountain the day before. Surprisingly, though that was the first time we had met each other, I instantly found him to be quite familiar! Regardless, though he can’t really talk, I feel that we got to understand each other a lot throughout our time together, aren’t I right, Sanderson?” said Mindy with a smile. The way she said it, it was almost as though she was a close friend of his.

“Ah! Ah!” replied Sanderson as he hurriedly nodded.

“Haha! I apologize for the awkwardness, Master Jenkinson… Though Mindy’s quite the straightforward and reckless girl, do understand that she’s been a loving and kind person her entire life!” said Bryson.

“I can certainly see that… Speaking of which, my apprentice here suffered from face burns when he was very young… It’s the reason why he’s wearing this mask. However, I hope you understand that he’s quite a diligent worker. I bring him everywhere I go now, and in return, he gets to learn more and more medical skills and knowledge from me.”

“Well then! With you being such a great teacher, I’m sure your student will be equally as great!” said Bryson as he held on to Master Jenkinson’s hand while leading him further into the Fenderson family mansion.

“Hah! Did you hear that, Jasmine? Grandpa said I was kind!” said Mindy as she playfully pouted.

“Sure, let’s go with that…” replied Jasmine as she shook her head slightly with an annoyed smile on her face.

Seeing this, Sanderson himself rolled his eyes at Mindy though he made sure she couldn’t see it.

‘Kindness my foot! You’ve just never met a person who talks through sign language! You’ve only been nice to me since you want to learn sign language as well!’ Sanderson thought to himself.

If it wasn’t already evident enough, Sanderson was none other than Gerald.

While his current persona certainly wasn’t ideal, it was in fact, the most convenient way for him to successfully infiltrate the Fenderson family mansion.

“Allow me to help you carry that medical kit, Sanderson,” said Jasmine as she nodded toward him.

At that, Gerald immediately began gesturing with his hands again before saying, “Ah! Ah!”

Since Jasmine was so much gentler and considerate compared to Mindy, Gerald couldn’t help but take a few more glances at her. His attention, however, soon returned to Lord Fenderson.

Gerald had already fully diagnosed his illness earlier from just a glance.

As long as Lord Fenderson took his prescribed medicine and received acupuncture treatment for a few days, it was almost certain that he would make a full recovery. It honestly wasn’t that difficult a task for Gerald.

The situation was ideal as well, since—as Gerald had previously discussed with Joshua—he had indeed planned to stay with the Fendersons for at least a few days.

During that period, Gerald planned to observe the Fendersons while also investigating for any activity from the Schuylers. Or at least that’s what he had initially planned.

As time went on, Mindy continued to look for Gerald any moment she could, and it was honestly starting to annoy him at this point. It was almost as though she had gone mad!

Thinking that he was finally alone when night came, Gerald stood in the backyard as he thought about the ‘great scheme’ that the Schuylers were plotting.

As for the Moldells, how many people were they actually sending over to help the Schuylers this time around?

Just as the gears in his head were about to grind, he heard a voice saying, “What are you doing, Sanderson?”

Gerald was left speechless as he turned to look at Mindy. The girl had her hands behind her back as she skipped all the way toward him.

“Ah! Ah! Ah!” replied Gerald as he gestured his hands while pointing at the garden and the surrounding area.

“Oh, I see! So you wanted to enjoy the scenery! Haha! Since you probably only focus on studying medicine on Yorknorth Mountain, I’m sure you’ve never seen this grand a garden, have you?”

“Ah!” said Gerald with a nod.

“Speaking of which, since you’re currently free, could you keep me company for a bit?” said Mindy as she held on to his right hand.

Gerald was so stunned by that that he didn’t even know how to reply.

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With Mindy’s small hand being so smooth and warm, it wasn’t long before Gerald started feeling weird.

Before he could even say anything, however, Mindy began dragging him over to a few small stone stools in the garden where both of them sat.

“You know, Sanderson, I’ve been wondering why I keep finding you to be so familiar… After some thought, I think it’s because of how similar our past experiences are… While it’s true that I’m a rich young lady who’s been living in luxury all my life while you’ve had an extremely difficult past—even having to face such a miserable accident—both of us are similar in the way that neither of us had proper friends our entire lives,” explained Mindy.

Hearing that, Gerald simply nodded slightly.

“I resented that fact a lot when I was younger, you know? You may not know it, but because of a certain family, both Jasmine and I were grounded within the house for the longest time. That’s akin to torture for me since I’m the kind of person who simply can’t stay put in a place for long… I’m sure you’re able to relate to that to a certain degree… Regardless, due to my lack of contact with others, I’ve never been in a relationship before. Before I knew it, almost twenty-three years have passed and till this very day, I don’t think I’ve ever fallen for anyone, at least not in the way that soap operas usually play out,” added Jasmine as she held onto her chin.

In response, Gerald pointed at Mindy before making a few more gestures.

“Hmm? Could you perhaps be saying that I’m pretty so it should be easy for me to get a boyfriend?” asked Mindy with a smile.

rich heirs I’ve come across. It’s true that I do want to fall in

Gerald

got to be together with him for a short while… He’s a good guy who I have to

eyebrow,

I

seeing him nod, Mindy sighed before saying, “Humph! It’s a long

“…Ah?” replied Gerald, shocked.

little too nice to everyone, you know? Especially toward girls. It’s kind of sc*mmy, don’t you think? It’s honestly the thing I hate most about him! That’s the reason

that, Gerald made another gesture, akin to cheering

my life one day…” replied Mindy as she looked at him with a

which, Sanderson, do you care a lot about how others

on a terrified expression. For

appearance would scare others away? You’re afraid that no one will befriend you after seeing your burn

give you a cold shoulder, even after seeing what you look like. So Sanderson… Would you please take your mask off

that, Gerald quickly shook

that reluctant, I won’t force you… Keep in mind, however, that we’re still close friends. No matter what you look like under that mask, I won’t dislike you…”

crossed Gerald’s mind that Mindy would

a servant out of the

while

left shoulder has been aching a lot of late. We’d like you to have a

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said, “Go ahead and check on Jasmine first. Since she’s trained a lot recently, it’s probably the same issue again. I’ll wait for you here tomorrow night so that we can chat again!”

with his medical kit in hand. Once they got there, Gerald was greeted by the sight

hung loosely around her shoulders and her goddess-like appearance made Gerald

would be rude to bother you

Ah!” replied Gerald as he gestured his response, an indication that he

saying, “I appreciate it… See, my shoulder’s been aching occasionally ever since it got hurt sometime in the

was asking her how her shoulder got hurt

Taekwondo championship… I had underestimated him, so due to my carelessness, I was flung out of the ring! In the process of

and after hearing

that she’s had this pain on her shoulder this entire time… Now that she’s asking

thumbs up before mimicking the action of holding a needle. Essentially, he was

you as sir? For some embarrassing reason, I feel rather uneasy to say it… Could I just call you Sanderson?’ asked Jasmine

always been staying by Master Jenkinson’s side, right? Don’t you ever get bored? When I saw you atop the mountain that morning, it seemed that you didn’t have many friends either.

Jasmine felt that she could open up a bit more to Sanderson. He simply exuded an aura that made

she was late in getting involved with society, she still felt that she

the other men she had previously met.

speak properly, she could speak her mind without having to worry about

this contributed to Jasmine sincerely wanting to chat more with

to her previous question,

Do you have any idea what love feels like? I don’t

that both of them had the same topic in mind to talk to

relationship before, I may have found myself having a crush on somebody… Though I say

Could these feelings for him have sprouted the moment he tossed me out of

a tiny yelp as she felt an acute pain

from her shoulder, he lowered his head in

continue, Sanderson,” replied Jasmine

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all, Gerald was stunned to know that she actually had slight

though he did admit to manipulating her slightly during some incidents. To think that she would end up falling for him just

out to search for him, it’s already been a little over

done?” asked Jasmine as

gesturing for

however, he caught

frown, he then pointed at said objects before saying, “Ah,

there was something going on the next day, and though he was worried that the question wouldn’t get across, Jasmine seemed to understand him just

this, but in the past, Mindy and I couldn’t leave the mansion all willy-nilly, Sanderson. We used to sneak out just to go to that fair! We don’t have to sneak out anymore, though, so we can thoroughly enjoy

hearing that, Gerald’s

it, you’ve probably never attended a church

response, Gerald began gesturing

then, it’s decided! If you aren’t too busy tomorrow, do keep us company

to someone she just met, she simply felt comfortable

properly—which meant that

true reason was for her to feel the way that she currently did, she was

celebrating an extraordinarily lively night in a secret room within the Schuyler family’s mansion. The

dad. To think that that b*stard, Lord Fenderson, would actually hire Joshua to cure his illness! From what my subordinate

Not only have both our families agreed to cooperate to ensure the success of this mission, but we’re also getting valuable assistance from a few masters from the Moldell family! Bryson’s no longer a threat!” sneer a middle-aged man who went by the name

like Master Long’s other sons, he had his own set of skills that

being both strong and powerful, just like how

also a key player during the attempt to capture Gerald alive in Merry City back then. Though Gerald had managed to escape, the fact that Gerald had only made it out by the

you’re right, Berk!” said

of course he is! You need to learn more from your elders from now on, Yael! Wit isn’t everything, you know? Speaking of which, the first phase of the plan starts tomorrow. How goes the

in place. After all, with both Quentin and Trey on our side, phase one is most definitely

the Quentin & Trey duo are Master Jett’s younger cousins, I have reason to believe that their capabilities are on par with Master Jett’s!” added

said both of

modest! Anyway, a toast to the success

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“Cheers!”

the very next morning. With everything looking so

said Mindy excitedly as she stood in the middle

you please be a little more reserved, Mindy?”

Seeing all the people here just makes me all giddy!” replied Mindy

just have a short stroll around before heading to the church to pray for our blessings later,”

see the childish side of our family,” said

Gerald

sneakily. After all, how couldn’t he when he was well

Aren’t those our classmates?” asked Mindy out

six classmates

mysterious girls who had remained cold and aloof toward them for the longest time, nobody in the group—regardless of gender—actually dared

waving at them with a smile, they naturally felt the need to walk over. After all, regardless of how distant they

expect to see you here!” said a woman—who appeared to be the leader of the group—as she

time Jasmine and I came out to have a bit of fun! I was honestly wondering if we would bump into any of our classmates here earlier. Speak of the devil, I guess! How long have you been here? Have you had your

said the other women in

together then? After all, aside from Stella, we’ve never had a proper chance to chat with each other, even though

Mindy said,

Gerald had momentarily given a hand to

talked much

aren’t you? You’re the monitor of the class right next to ours! As for this beauty, your name is Maia, right? We met at the Taekwondo championship back then, remember? If I properly recall, you got transferred to our university some

to know Isabelle a bit better after that incident,

young people, why don’t all of you go ahead and have some fun together? Your Third aunt

internally as he followed them. And here he had thought that he wouldn’t ever have

clear that all

herself had gotten a shorter haircut, though she still remained beautiful all the same. As

our classmates, Sanderson! Let’s be sure to have fun together,

could only nod. It wasn’t as though he could

Isabelle saw that he was wearing a mask, they felt rather uneasy walking together with him.

and Jasmine, the girls kept to themselves, knowing it

thing about him, Maia herself took an extra step by deliberately distancing herself

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did so since half a year wasn’t nearly enough to change her arrogant attitude. As was expected, Maia still preferred only being around people with high statuses

could really blame

out on his surroundings to even notice the contemptuous gazes

lot! I wonder where they bought those!” said Mindy a little while later as she pointed out the window at a few children who were passing by. The group was currently seated

I know where they’re selling them! It’s a little further up north, but I could bring you there if

would be great!” said Mindy excitedly as she turned

“Come on, Sanderson! Join me! After all, you don’t seem like

need to follow. We can just head there ourselves!” stated Maia, a hint of contempt in her

a good look at Maia’s expression, Mindy had already grabbed on to his arm before shouting,

go ahead with Mindy, Sanderson… I’ll feel much more assured knowing that you’re keeping her company as

could only shake his head in resignation as he followed Mindy and

upon purchasing the candies, to his dismay, there were a lot of interesting things on sale which Mindy hadn’t seen before.

tapped Mindy’s shoulder gently, indicating

and have a look around!” said Mindy with a

to return so much,

be boring with just the two of us!”

Mindy to return again, Gerald felt his ears twitch. A second later, his eyes turned stern as

unaware, Gerald

to warn Mindy, the figures immediately

than a few seconds for the men to reach the trio, and the next thing Mindy knew, her arms had already been grabbed by several

his shoulder as the tip

you b*stard! Or I’ll kill you!” growled

them, he didn’t do so. After all, with so many people there,

it was clear that the group of men was following a very well thought out plan. With that in mind, he didn’t dare to act

asked Mindy—who was also held

like she wasn’t new to the experience. Rather than

isn’t she! I’m afraid that calmness won’t last for long

give you that. However, do you even know whose territory you’re currently in? Have you any idea who I even am? Just know that my sister’s drinking coffee not

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Also, Jasmine was indeed having coffee. Past tense of course, since she’s already been captured! You’re the only one left to deal with! Now walk!” ordered the man—who appeared to be the leader of the group—as he shoved

the distant revving of engines could be heard. Moments later, a minibus could

as the vehicle came to a screeching halt before them. Not having any

he should make a move now or continue waiting for a bit. After all, even though these people had guns with them, he didn’t really think that they were all that big a

voice could be heard coming from a walkie-talkie, stating,

we are! It was a piece of cake!”