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Gerald Crawford:The Secretly Rich Man Novel (Invisible or Poorest) Chapter 911

Night came soon enough and it was now quite late.

However, the silence of the night was broken by the sound of a massive explosion! Present members of the Schuyler family were left stunned as they watched flames erupting from where their warehouse was located.

“What the hell is going on?” shouted Noah who had felt the tremor of the explosion alongside Berk and a few others. All of them had been seated in the Schuyler family’s large conference hall when the explosion took place.

“Master, something’s gone terribly wrong! Our warehouse just exploded in flames!” announced a butler as he burst into the room where the stunned men were in.

“What?!” replied Noah as he felt his lips twitch slightly.

He had reason to be as furious as he currently was. After all, throughout the years, the Schuylers hadn’t used their warehouse to store unimportant things. On the contrary, most of their important information and documents were stored there!

“Who is responsible for this?! Who dares do something like this to the Schuyler family?!” roared Noah in rage.

“I-I’ve already sent people over to investigate!” replied the butler instantaneously.

“That’s good! We must catch the perpetrators if it’s the last thing we do!” growled Noah as he immediately led the group of people out of the conference hall.

As all that was happening, around ten figures could be seen swiftly making their way through the forests located near the Schuyler family’s mansion. It didn’t take long for them to arrive at a few tents that had been pitched rather deep in the forest.

“Everything is done, Mr. Westley,” said the people as they approached the main tent.

“Excellent work. Your mission is now accomplished. From here on out, we’ll just have to wait and see what Mr. Crawford will do next,” replied Quest as he slid out of the tent before nodding.

“Speaking of Mr. Crawford, send the second team out. Tell them to be ready to provide help should Mr. Crawford or any of the other escapees require it,” ordered Quest.

The once arrogant youth was no longer disrespectful toward Gerald after previously witnessing his true capabilities.

In fact, he now respected him greatly. After all, Gerald had tasked him with doing something extremely chaotic, and chaos was something Quest enjoyed creating. Aside from creating trouble, Quest was also responsible for providing aid to Gerald whenever he needed it.

Their plan was currently running quite smoothly since Gerald had given Quest prior instructions from within the hidden room earlier. Even the location of the base camp they were currently in had been selected by Gerald. After all, he had ordered the two Schuyler subordinates—who were now dead—to detail the landscape surrounding the Schuyler family’s mansion back then.

After the tents were pitched, Gerald’s next order was for Quest to send people into the Schuyler’s mansion to start a fire. That wasn’t a problem for Quest either. Now that he had sent the second team over to watch over Gerald’s escape, all Quest had to do was wait for Gerald’s safe return.

“What was that sound, Jasmine? Did you feel that tremor? It’s so dark outside too! I can’t see anything!” said Mindy.

“I have no idea either though it’s safe to assume that there was an explosion… However, since things sound rather chaotic outside right now, I think that’ll actually work in our favor. I say we attempt our escape now! As far as we know, grandpa could have been the one who arranged for that explosion to take place! Let’s not waste this chance!” replied Jasmine as all those involved with the escape plan nodded in unison.

After making sure that everyone involved was ready, they silently pried open the door—that had earlier been pick locked—before making a dash for the exit following the paths that they had earlier planned out.

Though they crossed paths with a few subordinates down the corridor, they were barely an issue for Jasmine as she swiftly knocked them out.

Since the electricity had gone out as well, they had the element of surprise on their side. The chaos outside had drawn most of the subordinates away from the corridors as well, allowing them to rush out of the building without too much trouble.

With the vanguard now out of sight, the remaining captives—who were peeking at the escape group’s progress this entire time from the hidden room’s entrance—said, “It seems that they’ve made it out just fine!”

Hearing that, Mindy gave a sigh of relief. Contrary to what had initially been planned, Mindy ended up staying in the room, fearing that she would just end up becoming a burden as they made their escape.

“What should we do now, Stella? Isabelle…? It still seems to be rather chaotic out there… Should we use this chance to make our own escape?” asked Mindy anxiously.

At that moment, she felt someone grabbing onto her hand. Turning to look at who was responsible, Mindy’s worries instantly dissolved when she saw that it was Sanderson.

“Sanderson? Didn’t you rush out together with Jasmine and the others earlier?”

Shaking his head, Gerald then gestured for her to tell the others to make a mass escape while things were still going haywire outside.

“Will we be able to make it out safely? We don’t even know if Jasmine and the others have truly made it out yet…” replied Mindy.

In response, Gerald gestured for her not to be worried since he was there for her.

“…Alright, then let’s all rush out together. Everyone! We should use this chance to make a run for the mansion’s back door!” shouted Mindy.

“She’s right! With it being pitch dark outside, they won’t dare to use their guns either! Let’s go!”

With everyone there now in agreement, the group consisting of well over thirty people began getting into position to make their escape as Gerald slowly pushed the door open.

However, before they could even leave the room, a gunshot was heard!

“Where the hell do all of you think you’re going?!” shouted a voice that startled several of the people.

Shadows could be seen sprinting toward the hidden room’s entrance as six bodyguards holding industrial flashlights came running over.

As Gerald stepped away from the door, all of the guards—who were also wielding guns—entered the room, blocking their only escape route.

Glaring viciously at everyone in the room, it was no wonder why a few women instantly began screaming in fear.

“W-what should we do, Sanderson? They have guns with them…” whispered Mindy in fright as she hid behind him while tugging on to his sleeve.

“If you want to live, then stay far away from the entrance!” growled one of the guards as they began walking toward the group intimidatingly.

Gerald’s next action was so rapid that nobody even saw it happening.

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With pinpoint precision, Gerald swiftly jabbed the weakest points of all six of the guards. It barely took a second before all of them fell to the ground in unison, bleeding profusely from their mouths and noses.

“…H-huh…? So… You were this capable this entire time, Sanderson…?” said Mindy as she watched wide-eyed and in disbelief at what she had just witnessed.

Even Stella and Isabelle—who had met several Taekwondo experts before—knew that those experts couldn’t even come close to comparing to that dumb Sanderson! To think that he was this powerful!

While everyone in the room was undoubtedly astonished by the turn of events, they simultaneously realized that they now had someone they could definitely rely on.

It didn’t take long before Gerald turned to look at the crowd before signaling for them to rush out of the place under his lead.

Following his orders, all of them made a mad dash for the backyard.

The moment they got outside, everyone immediately saw the raging fire that was still engulfing the Schuyler family’s warehouse. Due to their inability to control the flames, the fire was starting to spread to other parts of the mansion as well.

In other words, the Schuylers were currently in a great mess, and Gerald knew that this was the best chance they could get to escape safely.

Thanks to Jasmine and the others luring the main bodyguards away, the escaping group barely bumped into any trouble aside from a few people guarding the main gates. They, however, were naturally taken out easily by Gerald.

With that, everyone successfully made it out of the mansion! However, it wasn’t time to celebrate yet.

Under Gerald’s lead, the group ran quite a distance up north before finally stopping when several parked cars beside a forest could be seen.

Gesturing for Mindy to enter one of the cars, Mindy could finally breathe easy. However, her ease was short-lived when she finally noticed something.

“…Hold on… Something’s wrong. Where’s Stella? Weren’t you running with Stella earlier, Isabelle? Why isn’t she here?” asked Mindy in a worried tone.

As Isabelle began looking around frantically after hearing that, Gerald came to the conclusion that she must have accidentally strayed away earlier since it was so dark and chaotic.

Where was she?

Closing the door behind Mindy, Gerald then backtracked all the way back into the mansion. To his surprise, Stella never seemed to have left the cellar. When he finally found the girl, she was squatting in a corner of the hidden room, sobbing in silence.

The moment she saw Sanderson, however, she almost yelped in joy.

“Sanderson, I… I tripped earlier and sprained my ankle…” explained Stella as she bit her lower lip.

“Hurry, let me carry you!” replied Gerald as he hoisted her up against his back.

“…W-wait, what? You could talk this entire time, Sanderson?” asked Stella, extremely astonished by the sudden revelation.

“God d*mn it! Have you already forgotten what I sound like?” replied Gerald with a bitter smile on his face as he shook his head.

Upon hearing that, it took her a second to realize it, but when she did, her eyes immediately widened.

“…G-Gerald?! …Actually that makes a lot of sense! From the moment I met you, I knew that gaze felt familiar! Why didn’t I realize earlier that you had the same body shape? But wait, didn’t something terrible befall you back then?” asked Stella, filled with questions.

“It’s a long story. Let’s just talk about that once we’re out safely. Also, do keep my identity a secret for now. Nobody should know that I’m in the Salford Province. Do you understand?” said Gerald as he looked at her.

After seeing her firm nod, the duo then began making their escape.

The next two hours passed by almost painfully slowly for Jasmine and the others from the vanguard team.

Since they had bumped into Yael while making their escape earlier, they had dashed south into the mountainous area as Yael ordered his men to chase after them.

Though Yael’s subordinates seemed to have lost track of them for now, Jasmine’s group still wasn’t out of the woods yet, quite literally. After all, they weren’t even sure how many mountain paths they had already taken since they were so focused on evading Yael’s men earlier.

Momentarily lost, they did eventually manage to come across a road at the foot of the mountain. However, nobody knew where it led to.

“Where are we, Jasmine…? There’s not a village in sight! The way things are, we can’t even make phone calls since there’s no signal all the way out here!” said Maia.

“My guess is as good as yours… However, having a road to follow is better than nothing… I propose we swiftly make our way along it and see where we end up at. Hopefully we’ll be able to get to an area with phone signals soon,” replied Jasmine.

As the group nodded among themselves, they were just about to sneakily make a dash for it when suddenly, the distant revving of motors could be heard!

It wasn’t long before several headlights could be seen driving toward them on the beaten-down road. From what they could guess, there were at least fifty cars in that group.

After completely blocking the road, several men dressed in black stepped out of the cars, seemingly waiting for someone.

“It’s all over now!” said Jasmine as everyone from the vanguard team felt their hearts skip a beat.

Soon after, a wealthy-looking person—who seemed to be the leader of the massive group—stepped out of a car and began walking toward Jasmine.

With a smile, he then asked, “Could either of you be Miss Jasmine Fenderson?”

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you? Did Yael send you here?” asked Jasmine

cars were bright enough for those within Jasmine’s group to

received only the strictest of training, and from what Jasmine

men had arrived with such grandeur. How couldn’t they be Yael’s subordinates? Knowing that only served to amplify Jasmine and the others’ anxiety as they stood close

adding, “I was ordered by my master to transport you away from danger, Miss Fenderson. I hope that you’ll cooperate since

yours… Who is he?”

said nothing and simply

did that, two bodyguards walked over to Jasmine’s group before saying, “Please enter the

and the others could only

would’ve definitely attacked Jasmine and her group the moment they stood before them. However, they didn’t. There was also the issue with how many powerful guards were present. Jasmine knew for a fact that none of

nodded. What other choice did they have but

It was a while later when the cars finally stopped again outside a large warehouse located somewhere within the suburbs

shouldn’t be able to find this place easily, so you’re safe for now,” said the leader from before as he lit a cigarette while leading the group further into the place. After a brief walk, Jasmine and her group were instantly relieved to see that warm meals had been prepared for

us, sir… How should we address you?” asked Maia gratefully as she felt her heart flutter. She was weak toward people who had unyielding demeanors

be thanking. I’m just following orders from my master. Regardless, eat the food while it’s

“…Um… Sir…?”

as Jasmine was about to ask him something, the young man turned around and tossed his cigarette to the ground. After stepping on it—to put it out—he walked out of the room

departure, only about a dozen people remained inside the

Fendersons are so powerful and influential, could the person

the subservient families under us had already been captured by Noah as seen earlier within the hidden room. As for friends of the family, I don’t remember any

time, I truly believe we can let our guard down around them,”

others nodded

later, Jasmine looked at both Maia and Warren before asking, “Both of you seem to have undergone professional training… It’s evident through how proficient both of you are with your martial arts. Could it be that neither of you are mere transfer

replying, “You’re sharp. While it’s true that being transfer students is merely a guise,

Stella into a car

have a good

here! Why don’t you just come with me and stay the night in my home?” replied Stella, her worry

can do. I still have

heavily soon… All of us are already saved! What else needs to be done?” said Stella, persistent that

our promise. Aside from keeping the fact that you’ve seen me a secret, you don’t have to

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that, Gerald patted Stella on her shoulder before nodding

the driver immediately started driving off the moment Gerald

him. Though he had barely moved from the spot he was standing in earlier, Stella felt a chill run down her spine as she saw the expression on his face for that split

when Stella knew that he was no longer the Gerald

of thunder could be heard, dark clouds completely covering the night sky. Torrential rains soon followed alongside massive gusts

storm already here, Gerald himself

the Schuyler family mansion, several representatives from both the Long

them managed to escape?! Not only did you fail to catch the culprits involved with the fire, but now we’ve lost our hostages too?!” roared Noah in

managed to slip away when they ran into the forested area! Worry not, however! I’ll definitely catch them sooner

I supposed to feel confident letting you inherit such a large property

time he had ever been humiliated this

doesn’t really affect us. After all, we already have full control over Bryson. Let’s just focus on increasing our manpower there.

that, Noah calmed down slightly

As you said, the captives making their escape doesn’t really affect the plan as a whole. Let’s just let that incident slide for now… Yes… Come! I’m sure all of

the servants instantly ran over to fill Noah’s wine glass, he accidentally upset its contents all over Noah’s

was a tight slap

hell! Do you have a death wish?!” roared Noah who was already in a

sorry master! I’m

f*cking annoying… Where’s my wife anyway? She was here just moments ago, wasn’t she? Go call her over and tell her to make a toast! After all, there are so many distinguished guests here today!”

cheek, the servant quickly ran out of

however, he turned back to face the room

one day! Haley, go call for his wife!” shouted the servant as he continued glaring at the

that Haley—a female servant—was among a few other servants who were posted at this specific corridor, no reply returned. Turning around, he then shouted the order again, though the only reply he got was a tremendously loud

of the thunder made him

on earth…? Where are the other servants? Actually, where is everyone?” said

the yard

the manor’s entrance in confusion as he said, “D*mn it all… Where the

a flash of lightning lit the entire yard.

of pure

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yard was filled with

wasn’t enough, the heavy rain had caused the yard to stagnate with a strikingly

the servant of the presence of someone

had already adjusted to the darkness by now, so when the servant turned to look at the person standing in the middle of the yard with an umbrella in hand, he swore on his life

the servant became petrified in place, unable to even move his legs

was so terrified that he couldn’t even let out

surprised to see that the horrifying person had quite a handsome face. However, his surprise turned to fear again

bloodlust, and they were enough to make the servant hold his

manor’s porch, the demonic man shook it slightly

on the umbrella were truly blood or just a trick of his eyes, the servant then replied in a stuttering voice, “Y-yes! They’re all

the youth as he handed

vigorously as he watched the demon

to take us down! Haha! While celebrating, let’s discuss the progress of tracking Gerald down, shall we?” said Noah as he laughed

time. If Gerald hadn’t had someone protecting him so viciously back then, I’m sure my

Berk nodded in

have been going all out in their hunt for

Jett about your family’s contributions.

more in Jett’s presence in the future! But enough

everyone drank from their glasses, slow echoes of footsteps could suddenly be heard coming from a distance in

Could the lady finally be here?” asked

heels so I don’t think so!” replied Noah with a

outside the door. With a long creak, the slowly opening

Noah aloud as his frown turned to an expression

asked

Yael as he immediately stood up in

Trey as they looked at

him alright. That b*stard ruined my two nephews… How bold of you to take the

Trey duo as the other two subordinates of the Moldell family sprang into

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launched a spinning kick aimed right for their heads

of their skulls, as they flew to the other end of the room. They were now both

shouted both Quentin and Trey in unison, their eyes widened

family… Did they truly just go down from a single kick? And from Gerald

have believed it. However, everyone had been present when

had Gerald become this

only two of you left I guess. Come at me together then!” said Gerald with a faint smile on his

Noah as he

However, nobody came.

to look at Gerald again, his face

did you kill them? Regardless, I hope you’re aware that you’ve messed with the Moldell family! Do you and the other Crawfords have a

they appeared calm, the duo were honestly terrified. They honestly wouldn’t have brought up Kort’s

my family now! That is, if he hears about any of this in the first place. After all, as long as there are no witnesses to

uncle! Do you really want him to unleash all his wrath upon the Crawfords?!” growled

Gerald simply shook

do you? Why are you assuming that any of you inside this room are going

shouted, “You utter b*stard! The Moldells are a highly respectable family with the strongest of all bloodlines! You’re just a peasant

that said, the duo immediately

a completely different level. After all, they were direct descendants of the family, and having pure Moldell blood

they were clearly underestimating Gerald. He was now no longer the same person he was half a year

Gerald had been bathing in herbs that Finnley

into how he was today. He was honestly surprised at how potent the herb baths were when he finally tested out his true capabilities for the first

exactly how strong he was now was the reason why he wasn’t afraid of the Moldells anymore. In fact, it wouldn’t be far-fetched to

knowing the fact that his strength wasn’t optimal to defeat him yet. He was honestly worried that if he didn’t finish off Kort in

Gerald had also realized something else during his past

Gerald always ended up being one step behind Finnley. Though he had assumed that he would one day be able to defeat the old man—as long

stronger as well! It took Gerald a while to finally understand that he couldn’t even predict the extent of Finnley’s true power. In a way, that humbled him down since he knew he wouldn’t ever be as strong as

Even though they were working together,

proved to be correct when the sound of bones cracking filled

and mouths, both of them finally fell to the

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sounds of wine glasses and plates clattering

turned to look at who was causing the racket, they saw that Berk, Noah, and

mighty the Moldells were. Yet Gerald had just

Gerald took a step forward, Berk immediately fell to the ground, shouting, “P-please

terrified that mucous was dripping all the way

and now none of them are alive because of your men. They were all my friends from Mayberry! Why didn’t you spare them then?” said Gerald terrifyingly calmly as he

do so! It was all my

the back of his head. It was as though nothing Berk had said even mattered to Gerald. The next thing everyone knew, Berk’s

themselves retreating to a corner of the room.

men, Gerald took a

spent no small amount to hunt me down as well, as I

nothing we need… Really! There’s nothing important that

here I was thinking that it must’ve been something extremely important! That was honestly the only reason why both of you are still alive today!’ sneered Gerald in response as he finished the abalone and downed the glass of wine

toward the two Schuylers. With every step that he took, the roars of thunder outside only seemed to grow louder

finally, the clashes stopped and

when bright lights were shone upon the Schuyler family mansion. The lights were so jarring

a caped figure grabbed a bag of things before leaving the

crisp due to the rain

storeroom, over ten mattresses could be seen laid out all over the place, and

to jolt awake and sit at attention. Looking around, she saw that Maia