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Gerald Crawford:The Secretly Rich Man Novel (Invisible or Poorest) Chapter 921

As the muffled wailing of ambulance sirens could be heard in the distance, Mindy found herself slowly losing consciousness.

“…San…derson…”

Meanwhile, a young man sitting inside an express train clutched his chest all of a sudden as he shuddered.

“What’s wrong?” asked a girl sitting close to him out of concern.

“…It’s nothing. My heart just felt tight all of a sudden… The feeling’s gone now, though. How odd…” replied the man with a wry smile on his face.

He then turned to look at the girl before saying, “Speaking of which, here, you can have this. Once you settle down in Mayberry and get a job there, together with the money in this card, you should be able to live easy for the rest of your life!”

As he said that, he handed a bank card over to the girl.

“I can’t take this, Gerald! As long as I manage to land a job, my life will already be pretty manageable! You, on the other hand, definitely need the money more than I do!” replied the girl as she immediately returned the card to Gerald.

It was obvious that the girl was none other than Naomi.

“She’s right, Gerald. Not only do you need it more than we do, but we should be the ones giving you money instead! After all, you cured me without even asking for anything in return!” added Naomi’s mother.

“It’s honestly fine. It’s not like I’ll be using much money from now on anyway. I’ve already done too many things… Haha…” replied Gerald with a bitter smile on his face.

“Why would you say such a thing, Gerald…? Actually, you haven’t even told me the full story as to why you no longer have anything to do with the Crawfords!” said Naomi, a hint of worry in her voice.

“Honestly at this point, it’s better for you not to know, Naomi. As they say, ignorance is bliss,” replied Gerald as he gently patted her on the head.

Gerald was now returning to Mayberry since he wanted to visit an old friend. That, however, wasn’t his only goal there. He had something else planned once he got there…

Regarding the bank card, it was honestly more of a burden to him at this point. As he thought about it, he felt that life truly was intriguing.

After all, back before all this had happened, he had also taken a train to Mayberry city. Back then, he had assumed that he would be able to face his university life with a new attitude. That he would no longer need to live with such terrible self-esteem as he had during middle and high school due to him being so poor.

Things, however, hardly changed at all. As it turned out, as long as he was poor, things would never change for him, or at least that was the conclusion his past-self came to. His past-self yearned for riches. As long as he was rich, he would’ve been able to have a decent life, and maybe even flattered by those poorer than him.

However, when he actually inherited the money, the old Gerald found that he didn’t really enjoy showing his wealth off as much as he had thought. Quite the contrary, in fact.

Upon finding out that he already had all the riches in the world, his desire for fame simply vanished. Instead, he wanted to live a plain and simple life. After getting to know Mila, his end goal was to get married to her and maybe have a child or two, preferably a boy and a girl. His ideal life was one that was carefree, and one where he would be able to relax in Mila’s arms every day till they eventually passed on.

A dream that truly was. Now that Mila was still missing, riches meant little to him. He simply lost all desire to have any money anymore.

“…You’ve changed, you know, Gerald…” said Naomi out of the blue.

“…Hmm? How so?”

“Well, I can’t put my finger on it, but from the moment I met you again after so long, I could already tell that you were very different compared to the Gerald I used to know… The one thing that hasn’t changed, however, is your kindness toward me. Even after all this time, you still treat me so well!”

“But of course! You’re my good friend!”

“Since you still see me as a friend, then please, Gerald… Please share your thoughts with me whenever you feel troubled… I know there’s a lot on your mind right now, and I’m also aware that you’re no longer the rich heir you used to be… Hell, I feel that once your return to Mayberry this time, big changes are going to happen soon… Regardless of all that, I want you to know that whatever happens, you’ll always be my best friend! I won’t pry into what you’re planning to do any further, but please keep in mind that I’m someone you can share your problems with…” said Naomi.

Upon saying that, she placed the bank card into Gerald’s hand once more before adding, “…Which is why I simply can’t accept the money. Hold on to it! Who knows, you could make a comeback in Mayberry City! I could be your assistant, you know?”

“Naomi, believe me when I say I truly don’t need this money… In all honesty, I don’t even know if I’ll have the chance to return here in the future once I’m done with what I’ve set out to do!” replied Gerald with a subtle smile.

“…What? What do you mean by that? What exactly do you plan to do?” asked Naomi in despair.

Hushing her slowly, he then said, “I’m sorry, but I’m afraid that you’ll be terrified after hearing it. You said you weren’t going to pry any further, didn’t you?”

Though she really wanted to ask more, she remained silent in the end, knowing full well that she wouldn’t get any answers.

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It wasn’t long before they arrived at Mayberry Station.

After stealthily slipping the bank card into her pocket, Gerald hailed a cab for her. He wasn’t worried about her not being able to use it since she had already known what the password was, even from back when they were still in university. The password itself was just his birth date.

“Aren’t you coming along with us, Gerald?” asked Naomi as she rolled the cab’s window down.

“I’ll be on my own from here! Farewell, Naomi!” replied Gerald with a wave as the cab began driving off.

Sticking her head out the window, Naomi then shouted, “Gerald, please! I don’t care if we end up having a lot of money or not! Let’s just stick together and get married! We’ll find jobs together in Mayberry city and from there, we’ll be able to support ourselves just fine in the future! I’m sure of it! If Mayberry isn’t to your liking, then… Then let’s just live in the countryside! We’ll get a small place of our own… Settle down, then live the rest of our lives ordinarily and in comfort! Are you hearing any of this?”

“What’s that? I can’t hear you! Regardless, travel safely and remember to live well!” yelled Gerald in return as he waved his hand.

“I said, why don’t both of us get married? Can’t we? I don’t mind it at all! Sir, please stop the car!” yelled Naomi anxiously when she realized that Gerald couldn’t hear what she was saying.

However, no matter how much she pleaded, the driver simply wouldn’t stop the car. Taking in a deep breath, the cab driver tapped on the money in his pocket that Gerald had given him before stepping on the accelerator.

Even after the cab was no longer in sight, Gerald found it hard to stop waving.

Of course he had heard her. He had heard every single word she had said extremely clearly.

Though a normal life was honestly what he had always yearned for after getting rich, he knew he wouldn’t be able to achieve that. Not until he found Mila again.

As long as she remained missing, he had absolutely no intention of starting a new Gerald Crawford:The Secretly Rich Man Novel (Invisible or Poorest) Chapter in his life.

Even though he was well aware of that, why was he feeling so reluctant to part with Naomi this time…?

Thinking about it for a while, he realized that it must’ve been because he was quite sure that he would never be able to see her ever again…

Shaking his head, he slipped on a mask and cap before hailing another cab.

“Where to?” asked the cab driver to the man wearing the black sweater who had most of his face covered up.

“To the hospital!” replied Gerald immediately.

Arriving shortly after, Gerald looked through the glass window of Felicity’s ward. Attached to a ventilator, the girl lying on the bed had an extremely pale complexion.

As he continued looking at her, Gerald recalled how lively the girl used to be. If only she hadn’t met him, she would’ve probably still been living a good life now. After all, she was a natural beauty who could definitely become a world-famous internet celebrity with ease.

Things could’ve gone so much differently… She could’ve lived her life happily! Yet here she was in a hospital, a complete vegetable after being tossed off a building. The worst thing was, she was only in such a state because she was trying to locate him.

Gerald could only imagine how she must’ve felt while looking for him on the day all this happened. How worried both she and Naomi must’ve looked as they waited at that hotel’s lobby.

To think that their glimmer of hope would end up becoming Felicity’s greatest misfortune yet.

Jett truly was a ruthless person.

In his devastated state, Gerald could only press his hand hard against the ward’s door as he tried to calm himself. He applied so much force that he was sure that even his fingerprints had already been imprinted deeply into the wooden door at this point.

“Hey! You’re a weird person, you know that? Are you planning to go in or aren’t you? You’re blocking the entrance!” said an angry voice at that moment.

Turning around to look at who had said that, Gerald saw a fuming nurse who had a tray in her hands.

Though he was wearing a mask, the nurse could clearly see all the strong emotions that were reflected in his teary eyes. She was so stunned to see that, that she almost dropped her tray as she watched the man wipe his tears away.

“…Here, take this and listen closely. This piece of paper contains very specific acupuncture instructions as well as a herbal prescription. Once you and the doctor fully understand the method, use it to save this girl’s life!” said Gerald as he placed the prescription on the nurse’s tray.

After saying that, he simply slid both his hands into his pockets before walking away.

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Just as he arrived at the hotel’s lobby, a girl who just so happened to be running in his direction seemed to lose balance as she sprained her ankle!

Before she could even hit the ground, however, in one swift swoop, Gerald managed to catch on to her.

“Oh my god! That was such a close call! T-thank you, handsome!” thanked the girl as she immediately straightened her messy hair after being helped up by Gerald.

Looking at him, however, she couldn’t help but feel that the man who had just saved her from a world of pain felt a little strange.

Though he looked mysterious enough with his mask and cap on, his gaze felt oddly familiar yet foreign at the same time.

Furthermore, the young man only replied with a nod instead of saying anything.

As she wondered if she had seen him before, Gerald himself couldn’t help but stare at her for a little while longer. After all, he knew who she was.

“…Could… We perhaps be acquainted?” asked the girl with a smile.

In response, Gerald shook his head.

“I see… Well, regardless, thank you for breaking my fall!” replied the girl with a laugh.

“How did it go, Leila?” asked a rather handsome person wearing a suit at that moment as he walked over to them.

“Oh, the physical exam? I’ve completed it of course! By the way, get this! I was just about to go looking for you when I nearly tripped over!” said the girls as she locked arms with the man rather intimately.

“If you truly did end up tripping and hurting yourself, how would I even begin explaining things to Uncle Jung?” replied the man with a laugh.

The girl, of course, was none other than Leila.

“Oh, right! This here’s the handsome fellow who saved me!” added Leila as she looked at Gerald.

“Why thank you, brother! I’m the doctor in charge of this hospital, so do let me know if there’s anything I can ever help you with!” replied Leila’s boyfriend as he nodded toward Gerald with a smile.

Hearing that, Gerald simply shook his head before walking away.

However, he couldn’t help but recall how Leila used to be before all this happened.

To think that he had used to like her when he was much younger. After all, the poor child he was back then always thought that she was the most beautiful of them all. She always dressed so well back then too.

Though they shared a somewhat ambiguous relationship in later years, after his six-month disappearance, Gerald could now see that Leila had already moved on. She now had her own life, and she seemed to be doing pretty well. That was all that mattered to him.

“That guy was pretty strange!” muttered the young man as he stared at Gerald’s slowly disappearing back.

“He is! However, he feels awfully familiar as well… I know I’ve definitely met him someplace before but I just can’t put my finger on it!” replied Leila with a frown.

“What are both of you doing, standing here?”

“Ah! You’ve finally come out, Jacelyn?” said Leila as she turned to look at the fashionable girl standing behind them.

“Well I did take a few extra examinations… After all, I’ll be getting married next month! Got to make sure that I’m as fit as a fiddle! Haha!” replied Jacelyn with a happy hum.

However, she couldn’t help but feel startled the moment she looked in the direction Leila had been looking at earlier. She had just managed to catch a glimpse of Gerald’s back before it disappeared completely as a door shut behind him.

“Hmm? Could it be… That you find him familiar too, Jacelyn? Or maybe you’re just attracted to his fit body? Heh! I know you well now after spending so much time with you in Mayberry! You just can’t help yourself whenever you meet handsome guys, can you?” said Leila with a chuckle.

really does look extremely familiar… Especially his back! I really

gets off work, alright? After that, we can go

“Sounds like a plan!”

that, the group continued chatting and laughing among themselves as they left in the

the hospital’s entrance. He truly hadn’t expected to run into Leila here. He wasn’t about to let her find out who he truly was either.

walked past a food stall by the roadside,

Please spare me

You’re this young yet you’re already begging for food?

to be broken, and he held

nothing but a fly. Other pedestrians seeing this soon began

before he suddenly came to a halt upon realizing

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was slowly inching away—from head to toe, he then yelled, “Hey you!

as he lowered his gaze before pleading, “Y-yes…? Please,

in a soft

his head. The moment Yoel looked into Gerald’s eyes, his

he felt his tears rolling down

off in disbelief, Gerald immediately held on to Yoel’s shoulder before replying, “Yes!

Yoel aloud

am… Yoel… How did you end up like this…?”

It was near impossible for Gerald not to feel distressed after seeing this miserable

little later when Gerald sat opposite of Yoel at the exact same roadside stall

of water before patting him gently on the

that didn’t really stop

really hadn’t expected so many things to happen in just six months… This is all my fault! All of

told him earlier, though things in Mayberry City mostly remained unchanged throughout the past six

Jett had ended Gerald’s life, he brought a few of his men over to personally

at first glance that they weren’t even close

initial attack, Jett made it a personal goal of his to make everyone that Gerald knew—be it his friends or anyone who

the attack, he ended up suffering the most. Before he was even allowed to leave, they made sure to break one of his legs beyond the point

wasn’t enough, Jett also secretly assassinated Uncle Holden’s

and though she was

that led to the events

City to escape the calamity that would soon befall them if they

subordinates forced her family into bankruptcy. The last piece of information he heard about

And the Moldells

Gerald in a primal rage as murderous intent flashed through his eyes for

this time around, brother… I’m nothing more than a useless cripple now! Haha!” said Yoel as he finished his meal with a bitter

definitely cure your leg one day. As for all the suffering the Holdens had to experience… I’ll be

however, simply shook

lot in the past six months. I’ll say it now that Yunus isn’t even close to being comparable to Jett. Not only is Jett rich, but he’s also extremely powerful. It wouldn’t be a stretch to say that even if Jett had attacked us during our peak glory in the past,

you can rest assured.

pursuit, aren’t you

at the moment… I’ll just

Dying would be completely worth it if it was together with you, brother. I just… really don’t want to continue living like this anymore… The way things are now, I’m

suggestion, Gerald paused

a home to return to, but Jett had also tortured him to

he couldn’t just abandon

now onward! Both of us will live and die together! However, I’ll still be sending you off

We’ll live and die together!” shouted

gave Yoel an address and told him to head toward the border of the Salford Province. There, he would seek refuge with the Westley family where Master Jenkinson also currently resided. With his help, Yoel would

about you,

Well, let’s just say I have something to settle

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after the entire Schuyler operation. After all, Gerald saw no need for Quest to follow him all

sound, Gerald knew that he had secured a shelter in the Salford Province where he could retreat to should things ever get

was honestly the only shelter he had

family was exposed, Gerald knew for a fact that he wouldn’t have anywhere else to seek

him easily, he couldn’t deny that their family was extremely powerful. Gerald was well aware that he shouldn’t even consider dealing with the

he was now carefully considering every move he

Salford Province,

the many high trees nearby, Gerald closed his eyes as he rested

wait till night eventually came. It was then when he finally

Mountain Top Villa was already

Gerald dropped his haversack to the ground, creating a soft thud. Following that, he got off the

on the ground, he opened his haversack and pulled out a black, hooded trench

his

sent over to the Salford Province say?” asked a

Hearing his question, a few other men standing right before him explained, “Since the Schuyler family mansion was completely razed to the ground and everyone from that family has been declared missing,

Quentin and Trey! They’re my right-hand men! If they truly were to meet their end in a place

everyone

“Still, how perfect Mayberry City is… Hahaha… I’ll definitely be making

his sentence ended, slow and faint footsteps could

narrowed his eyes before opening the

you?” asked the startled

voice which created a

had his eyes exposed. If a person was sharp enough, however, they would certainly be able to see that the person hidden behind the coat had rather fair skin, a clear indicator that—contrary to the old voice—the person was actually

me?” asked Jett as he casually stood up

wasn’t about to express his shock to anyone, even if they

me

are you? Actually, do you even know who I am? How ballsy of you to order me

Jett’s men were already fuming

fists in shock. Each impact felt like they were punching a stone wall

hell?” said a few of the men as they began trembling while holding on to their now

his eyelids twitch before shouting, “Courting death, are we?

over their fear and the men immediately attempted to attack the man in black once

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however, the man wasn’t going to just

enough, the man instantly grabbed two of the men in front of him by their necks before

out blood as they heard their necks crack. And just like

repeated the same process with the rest of his

exactly are you…”

were brutally terrifying. Aside from Kort, Jett had never seen anyone else with such raw power. It made him think that the man standing before him right now was a master

reason why he was so shocked as

no need to ask. Just

that, elder, could you at least tell me your name? I’d like to mention it to my father in future. While we’re at it, allow me to ask this question. Are you a friend or a foe?” asked Jett as he

say I didn’t warn you not to

only thing Jett managed to register before the man in black immediately walked up to him and held onto his shoulders. A split second was all

widened as he roared in pain. His arms had been

wasn’t done yet. His next move was to kick Jett directly on the knee, causing his right leg to

turned to look at the man in

man

coldly as he lifted Jett like he was

he was now frightened half

“If you want

no other choice,

the villa’s front doors without much trouble, by chance, Gerald happened to see something at the corner of his eyes. What

battered man who was clutching tightly onto his chest. He was the first person whom Gerald had beaten up that night, and he had crawled all the way up to the villa from the middle of

subordinate whom Gerald had brought along with him, the injured

with much difficulty, he eventually managed to

other party is a top master who could also be part of a secret society! From his voice, he sounded like an old man around the age of sixty! Notify the second young master about this immediately

young master as well?! Find a way to follow him closely! I’ll notify

then rushed to a hidden room to relay what he

would be this bold?!” roared Kort

subordinate’s description, he said that the man could very well be over the age of sixty. He also said that our current opponent’s skills are comparable to yours,

the subordinate said

any updates?

“Based on what the subordinate could tell,

earth from that province has beef with us?” growled Kort as he slammed a fist onto his

who that person is, he won’t get away once I find out his true identity!”

then suggested, “Do… You think that it could’ve

to believe that they aren’t involved. After all, Dylan would never have the courage to do any of this. Even if he did, he wouldn’t have the manpower for it! Something is very off about this incident…” explained Kort rather calmly as he analyzed the

brief moment, he raised his head before saying, “Instruct all the forces who are currently suppressing the Crawfords to transfer over to the Paradise Province as

mustn’t falter, Jett… Stay strong!’ Kort

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the Crawford family mansion in Northbay when a butler came running while shouting,

room. Permitting his butler to enter, Dylan

could to go against our family in the past six months,

as he

six months. He was also constantly being a pain in the ass, intentionally causing trouble for the Crawfords

a constant annoyance to their family. So annoying, in fact, that the Crawfords would often feel worn out just having to deal with him

their family’s side

night and transferred them elsewhere! The Crawford family can finally take a

himself nodded as a

do you suppose that Kort will suspect that our family is involved in the matter?” asked the butler with a

as he closed the book he had been reading before placing it to the

he’s also well aware that even the Crawford family’s top guards wouldn’t be able to lay a finger on him! I’m sure that Kort also understands that our family wouldn’t ever dare to do such a thing in the first place! Since you said that he

was simply overthinking things!” said the butler with a smile as he watched

it was that captured Jett, within Mayberry City of all places, must be an extremely skilled master… A master above all masters,

may I assist,

giving you a secret task. I want you to investigate Jett’s disappearance and try locating the master who kidnapped him. If we do manage to hire or get him to help our family, then we might finally have a chance to defeat Kort! You’re free to use any means you can think of to

for the investigation will begin immediately!” replied Fynn as

the eldest lady, madam, Lyra, and the rest of the family that we’re having dinner

beaming with joy. After all, it had been

six months ago, the Crawfords hadn’t had a proper family dinner together. Even Yulia had hardly spent any time around Dylan during that period since

when they saw Dylan feeling so happy after so

the occasion? Did you manage to find out where Gerald is?” asked Jessica as soon as she got

head dejectedly, he then replied, “…No…

hearing that, everyone

a good day! After all, Jett’s gone missing! A tragedy of sorts occurred at Mountain Top Villa and

said Jessica as she stood up and

master has kidnapped Jett, and regardless of whether he did it for his own reasons or to help us, it doesn’t matter since his actions still greatly benefited the Crawford family!”

you aware of any other secret societies or families aside from

I feel that our family is in dire need of such a powerful master to help deal with the Moldells. If we do indeed find him, I’m willing to offer a third of our family’s assets just as an

Jessica and the others

southwest of the Paradise Region, a bus was slowly making its way

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aside from the occasional driver, the road was—for

know, I heard that lots of robberies happen on this road!” said a fat young man who was clearly

he saw that others were now looking at him, he then continued, “It was in the news some time ago! A group of robbers had apparently taken over a bus on this very road, and once they