The Secretly Rich Man

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.

Gerald Crawford:The Secretly Rich Man Novel (Invisible or Poorest) Chapter 922

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.

correct… Regardless, he really does look extremely familiar… Especially his back! I really feel that I’ve seen him somewhere before…” said Jacelyn as she

anyway! Let’s just go ahead and have dinner once my husband gets off work, alright? After that, we

“Sounds like a plan!”

laughing among

Leila here. He wasn’t about to let her find out who he truly was either. After all,

past a food stall by the roadside,

me something to

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

appearance. One of his legs seemed to be broken, and he held on to a wooden crutch to support himself as he

as though the man was nothing but a fly. Other pedestrians seeing this

about to walk on before he suddenly came to a halt upon realizing

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

was teary-eyed as he lowered his gaze before pleading, “Y-yes…? Please, sir… Could you spare me some money for food…?

replied Gerald in a soft

shuddered immensely as he raised his head. The moment Yoel looked

as he felt his tears rolling

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

aloud as his crutch fell to

did you end up like this…?” asked Gerald in

so glamorous and well-off back then. It was near impossible for Gerald not to feel distressed after seeing this miserable version of

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

of water before patting him gently on the

stop him from continuing to

fault! All of you were dragged into this because of me!” said Gerald as

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 take revenge against

they weren’t even close to being worthy

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

they made sure to break one of

also secretly assassinated Uncle

and though she was

led to

moved away from Mayberry City to escape the calamity that would soon befall them if they continued staying

Elena was affected, and from what Yoel had heard, Jett’s subordinates forced her family into bankruptcy. The last piece

truly changed for the worst… And the

primal rage as murderous intent

brother… I’m nothing more than a useless cripple now! Haha!”

cripple… Worry not, I’ll definitely cure your leg one day. As for all the suffering the Holdens had to experience… I’ll be doing them

however, simply shook his

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, we wouldn’t have been able to take on him at

can rest assured. You

the Moldell family’s constant pursuit, aren’t

the moment… I’ll just

be completely worth it if it was together with you, brother. I just… really don’t want to continue living

Yoel’s suggestion, Gerald paused for

no longer have a home to return to, but Jett had also tortured him to his current sorry

fact that he

Both of us will live and die together! However, I’ll still be sending you off to a place where you’ll get your injuries treated first,” declared

die together!” shouted

that, Gerald 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.

you,

just say I have something

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the other hand, was told to remain in the Salford Province together with Master Jenkinson after the entire Schuyler operation. After all, Gerald saw no need for Quest to follow

knew that he had secured a shelter in the Salford Province where he could retreat to

only shelter he

where the Westley family was exposed, Gerald knew for a fact that he wouldn’t have anywhere else to seek refuge once

the Moldells weren’t going to kill him easily, he couldn’t deny that their family was extremely powerful.

was the reason why he was now carefully considering every move he

trip to the Salford

high trees nearby, Gerald closed his eyes as he rested against

night eventually came. It was then when

Top Villa was

creating a soft thud. Following that, he got off the tree as well, landing silently as though

a black,

his infiltration mission

the men you sent over to the Salford Province say?” asked a young man who was lying

mansion was completely razed to the ground and everyone from that family has been declared missing, we haven’t been

ordinary person could be compared to both Quentin and Trey! They’re my right-hand men! If they truly

everyone

is… Hahaha… I’ll definitely be making this city my base

sentence ended, slow and faint footsteps could be heard

Jett’s subordinates as he narrowed his eyes before opening the

are you?” asked the startled

commanding voice which created

certainly be able to see

are you? And why are you looking for me?” asked Jett as he casually stood up and sipped some of his red

his shock to

Moldell to follow me

do you even know who I am? How ballsy of you

Jett’s men

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

few of the men as they began trembling while holding on to

his eyelids twitch before shouting, “Courting death, are

their fear and the men

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wasn’t

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

second later, both men immediately began spurting out blood as they heard their necks crack. And just like that,

process with the rest of his assailants, striking

are

Furthermore, his methods were equally as skillful as they were brutally terrifying. Aside from Kort, Jett had never seen anyone else with such raw power. It made

was so shocked as he

ask. Just follow

But before 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

I didn’t warn you not to

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

immediately widened as he roared in pain.

done yet. His next move was to kick Jett directly on the knee, causing

at the man in black before asking, “…You… Do you have any idea who

man to be so

don’t need to,” replied the man in black coldly as he lifted Jett like

had left him alone. However, he was now frightened half to death as he quivered in a corner

at the subordinate’s direction, Gerald pointed at him before ordering, “If you want to live, carry him and follow

no other choice, the

What he saw caused a smile to slowly form on his face as he

where Gerald had laid his eyes on earlier, was a badly 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 the mountain. Though his face was bloody, it was also

Gerald had brought along with him, the injured man was the only other

difficulty, he eventually managed

he sounded like an old man around the age of sixty! Notify the second young master about this immediately

society? And he’s kidnapped the third young master as well?! Find a way to follow him closely! I’ll notify the second master about this immediately!” said the

a hidden room to relay what he had just

kidnapped? Who in the right mind would be this bold?!” roared Kort as his eyes widened in

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, second master! After all, he didn’t seem to have much trouble taking out the third young master and

as the subordinate said that, his phone rang

updates? What? Paradise

ending the call, he looked at Kort again before saying, “Based on what the

has beef with us?” growled Kort as he slammed a fist onto his table, splitting

get away once I find out his true identity!”

the subordinate then suggested, “Do… You think that it could’ve been someone from the Crawford family who did

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

Kort thought to

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in Northbay when a butler came running while shouting, “Sir! I

butler to enter, Dylan

Jett have been doing everything they could to go against our family in the past six months, we’ve just received news from a reliable source

said Dylan as

the past six months. He was also

saw him as a pest who didn’t need to be taken too seriously, it didn’t change the fact that Jett was a constant annoyance to their family. So annoying, in fact, that the Crawfords would often feel worn out just having to deal with him over and over

think that the thorn to their family’s side

news, sir! You see, Kort’s withdrew most of his men last night and transferred

himself nodded as a smile

suppose that Kort will suspect that our family is involved in

Dylan as he closed the book he had

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

said the butler with a smile as he watched

skilled master… A master

may I

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

the investigation will begin immediately!” replied Fynn as

called out, “Wait! Tell the eldest lady, madam, Lyra, and the rest of the family

with joy. After all, it had been a long time since

Gerald’s disappearance about six months ago, the Crawfords hadn’t had a proper family dinner together. Even Yulia had hardly spent any time around Dylan

Lyra were all smiles when they saw Dylan

find out where Gerald is?” asked Jessica as soon

head dejectedly, he then replied, “…No… We still

that, everyone instantly

good day! After all, Jett’s gone missing! A tragedy of sorts occurred at

Jessica

for his own reasons or to help us, it doesn’t matter since his actions

of any other secret societies or families aside from the

of them. Regardless, under these circumstances, I feel that our family is in dire need of such a powerful master to help deal with the Moldells. If

the others nodded

bus was

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occasional driver, the road was—for the most part—completely empty. No matter which direction one looked, mountains were the only

on this road!” said a fat young man

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 were done with their looting, they killed