The Secretly Rich Man

Gerald Crawford:The Secretly Rich Man Novel (Invisible or Poorest) Chapter 1011

“…What?”

Theo was so shocked by what he had just witnessed that that was the only thing he was able to mutter as he immediately stood up.

Everyone else was equally as shocked, especially the poor waiter who had been standing right behind the door—ready to serve more dishes—when all that happened.

Zander himself had both his feet on the floor again at this point. While he had initially assured himself earlier that Gerald was definitely just an ordinary young man without any actual capabilities, he now knew how wrong he was.

To think that he would actually be able to smash a wooden door to pieces with just a single vegetable leaf! Just how much training did he have to go through to get that strong?!

The atmosphere in the room was getting increasingly stressful by the second.

Clearly feeling the pressure, Theo—who was currently drenched in cold sweat—mumbled to himself, “To think that one could actually inflict pain upon others simply by using a leaf!”

To attempt to ease the overwhelming awkwardness of the situation, one of the people from the Lovewell family—who had been standing at the side this entire time—smiled and asked, “M-master Zabinski, I couldn’t quite catch that… Could you repeat what you said…?”

Feeling more and more cold sweat dripping down his chin, the completely dazed Theo simply repeated, “I said, to think that one could actually inflict pain upon others simply by using a leaf!”

Now finally feeling the adrenaline of fear, Theo then added, “H-how eye-opening! To think that such a skill could even exist on this planet!”

Theo was now looking at Gerald in a completely different light. Realizing that the map was still with him, he immediately walked over to face Gerald and respectfully held out the item before saying, “M-Mr. Crawford! I apologize for not being an insightful person! Please have your map back!”

Seeing that, Zander and his family members exchanged glances with each other. In the end, all of them took turns standing up.

“Please forgive me for my earlier imprudence, Mr. Crawford. For Kaleb’s sake, please consider helping the Lovewell family to rid us of our current crisis,” said Zander before bowing deeply before Gerald.

Putting the map away, Gerald casually replied, “What’s the big issue? Can’t Master Merrett resolve it?”

Gerald was only prompted to ask now since he had been given the map which, in all honesty, was something useful to him. He wasn’t really interested in meddling in the Lovewell family’s affairs just for Kaleb’s sake either. He just didn’t want to feel like he owed any of them any favors.

“Well, the thing is…”

With that, Zander then began detailing everything regarding the incident.

As it turned out, the Lovewells had made themselves an enemy a while back. The enemy in question left them alone for a period of time, seemingly to return to his homeland.

However, upon his return, the Lovewells found out that even their most powerful bodyguards weren’t able to take down the enemy. Though they had no idea how he had become so powerful during his absence, the more pressing issue was the fact that he had declared to kill a descendant of the Lovewell family every ten days until none of them were left.

Up till this point, two descendants of the Lovewells had already been both harmed and eventually killed despite Zander’s orders that prohibited any of the younger generations from ever leaving their homes.

For now, the remaining younger generations of the Lovewell family remained hiding in their homes.

The enemy himself went by the name of Damian Wake, and his goal was simple. The man simply wanted the Lovewells to be completely wiped off the face of the planet, but only after he had driven them insane in fear.

Knowing that, the only thing Zander could do was hire a large group of experts to protect his family. It was also the reason why they had hosted the treasure exchange event a month earlier this year.

Their plan was to attract large groups of rich and powerful people to the event. The greater the number of participants, the greater their strength. Besides, strength in numbers would also encourage the Lovewells to remain vigilant and not just give in.

Hearing that, Gerald now understood why Haven and her siblings had to sneak out just to have some fun.

“While Damian was once one of the Logan Province’s rich heirs, both he and his father were equally as wicked. Since they constantly behaved so viciously, all the rich businessmen in the Logan Province boycotted them back then, ultimately resulting in their family falling apart. However, being the extremely petty-minded person he is, we’re all aware that Damian won’t stop until he takes his revenge on all of the families that had boycotted them so many years ago, and I do mean all of them. Once his revenge on the Lovewell family has been sated, he’ll definitely start going after the other families as well!” said Kaleb.

“Speaking of which, we’ve previously made an appointment with him. Essentially, it’s a challenge to a duel due tomorrow night… It’s rather humiliating to admit it, but he’s so strong that I don’t think I’ll even be a match against him!” added the white-haired man as he shook his head with a sigh.

Looking at Gerald, Zander then respectfully said, “It would truly be a blessing to us should you decide to lend us a hand, Mr. Crawford…”

Since Gerald didn’t really have much of a good impression on Zander, he turned to face Kaleb before replying, “…Sure. I’ll go over to have a look.”

“How wonderful to hear!”

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Once their meal was over, Gerald left the hotel together with Zander and the others. Upon arriving at the hotel’s entrance, they were promptly greeted by a butler who immediately said, “Some people from the Long family in Yanken wish to pay you a visit, Chairman Lovewell!”

“The Longs? Humph! For what reason have they come over to visit me? Who did they send over to be their representative?” replied Zander who was clearly much more confident now that Gerald had agreed to help him.

“They sent the second lady of the Long family! She’s currently waiting to meet you and she even brought along several great gifts to celebrate the success of the treasure exchange event!” explained the butler.

Upon hearing that, Gerald lifted his head slightly.

The second lady of the Long family? Could it really be…?

“Does the Long family’s representative bear the surname of Yorke, by any chance?” asked Gerald.

In response, the butler immediately smiled before saying, “She does, indeed!”

So it really was Xavia!

For some reason, Gerald felt rather peculiar the moment he heard that Xavia was here. After all, he hadn’t met her for over a year now and he had completely forgotten about her until today.

With the passing of time, it was natural for incidents of the past to slowly be forgotten. However, there was one incident that Gerald knew he wouldn’t ever be able to forget.

That incident being the time when he was being pursued by both the Longs and the Moldells almost an entire year ago. While both families had desperately tried to kill him back then, Xavia had let him off, essentially saving his life.

‘It’s been over a year now… I wonder how she’s doing now… Regardless, she deserves to live a peaceful life… In other words, it’s better if we don’t meet at all,’ Gerald thought to himself before laughing slightly bitterly.

“Mr. Crawford…? Mr. Crawford…” whispered Zander beside him.

“…Hmm?” replied Gerald as he snapped out of his daze.

“Haha! I was just wondering where you’re currently staying. If it’s convenient for you, why not move into the Lovewell family’s manor for now? I’ll tell the others to arrange the best room for you if you agree,” suggested Zander.

“Sounds good,” replied Gerald with a nod.

With things decided just like that, all of them then returned to the Lovewell family manor.

Upon arriving there, Zander and Gerald parted ways. While Gerald headed for his new room, Zander himself headed to the reception area of his home to meet up with Xavia.

“It’s a pleasure to meet you, Miss Yorke. I’ve seen the list of gifts you presented to us, and I must say that all of them are extremely expensive and valuable! Our family would feel bad for accepting all of them!” said Zander cordially.

“You’re being way too modest, Chairman Lovewell! You’ve made some time to meet me despite your packed schedule! That alone is already a blessing to the Long family!” replied Xavia.

Hearing that, Zander smiled as he looked at Xavia. Since the Longs were allowing such a young lady to deal with such important things, Zander was sure that she had all sorts of tricks and skills up her sleeves.

Even though he knew that, the gracefulness that she expressed through the prudent way she spoke—as they exchanged pleasantries—overshadowed any wariness that Zander initially had. He was well aware of it too, and that made him respect Xavia even more.

“Since you’re a busy man, Chairman Lovewell, I won’t beat around the bush. I’ve come here today in wonder if you’ve read the cooperation proposal that the Long family drafted. If possible, the Longs from Yanken truly wish to have a strong cooperation with the Lovewells. If you agree, then the Longs will instantly provide the Lovewell family with a project worth a billion and five hundred million dollars. Consider it our way of expressing our sincerity.

Upon hearing that, Zander felt his eyelids twitch slightly. Though he was clearly moved, he kept his cool. After all, he was in no hurry to reveal what he was truly feeling.

“We appreciate your trust in us. Regardless, putting talk about cooperation aside for the moment, I heard from your people that you seem to have some cousins here in the Logan Province. I’m not sure if you’ve already heard from them about how we do things here in the Logan Province…”

The good relationship between the Longs and Moldells was no secret among those working in the business field. However, the same couldn’t be said about the relationship between the Moldells and Lovewells.

Due to that, it was natural for Zander to want to know more details about the affair since a Long representative was now at his door.

“You’re quite well informed, Chairman Lovewell. I do indeed have a few cousins and relatives living here. It’s their hometown, after all. However, we haven’t been in touch with each other for many, many years. As a result, you may as well just treat it as if it’s my first time here in the Logan Province. In other words, I’m afraid I’m not quite familiar with the procedures here that you mentioned. ”

“Regardless, you can be assured of one thing. Once you gain the project, the Lovewells will definitely earn money. I feel that the bond between the Longs and the Lovewells will simultaneously also be strengthened, don’t you think?” replied Xavia with a smile.

In response, Zander simply nodded.

At that moment, the butler entered the reception area and said, “Everything has been appropriately arranged for Mr. Crawford, Chairman Lovewell. May I know if there’s anything else that you wish for me to do?”

“Nothing for the moment. Just be sure to tell the others to serve Mr. Crawford well. None of them are to slack off!”

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“Ah, so it turns out that you have a rather distinguished guest here today! I apologize for taking quite a bit of your time… However, I do wonder who the guest could be for you to give him such high respect, Chairman Lovewell. After all, you’re an extremely powerful and influential person yourself!” said Xavia as she smiled while straightening her hair.

“Haha! Due to the undergoing treasure exchange event, there are currently plenty of other distinguished people in the Logan Province! However, the distinguished guest I have with me now is a little different from the others… Regardless, why don’t we discuss other things for the moment? Worry not, for I’ll definitely find the time to carefully read through your cooperation proposal. Actually, since the event won’t end until a few more days, why don’t you stay here for the meantime, Miss Yorke? Once the treasure exchange event is over, we’ll officially negotiate how things will go. What do you think?”

“It would be an honor, Chairman Lovewell,” replied Xavia with a smile.

The rest of the day was rather uneventful, and the next day soon came.

To start her day off, Xavia brought her subordinates along with her as she strolled around Lovewell Manor. The manor itself was huge and several villas and VIP areas existed within it.

Upon arriving at one of the VIP areas, however, Xavia’s walk was halted by a few guards who said, “Apologies, Miss Yorke, but no one is allowed to enter this area aside from Chairman Lovewell.”

“No, it was rude of me to attempt to enter this area in the first place. Still, I wonder how distinguished the guest staying here truly is… I happen to recall hearing about a ‘Mr. Crawford’ who seemed rather important to Chairman Lovewell… Could Mr. Crawford currently be residing within that room…?” asked Xavia as she flashed them a smile.

However, none of the bodyguards responded to her question.

Due to that, Xavia found herself frowning slightly as she then walked away.

miss. The Lovewells are known to have a lot of secrets,” consoled one of her

the case, then won’t everything that the Long family has done so far come to no avail? That Zander truly is a cunning and secretive man… Even after talking to him for so long yesterday, I still can’t make heads or tails of what he truly thinks! How could he have

what he’ll say about it then. Speaking of the event, why don’t you head there and have a look around as well?

I’m honestly not

propose we

did mention my cousins and relatives yesterday, I may as well use the opportunity to pay them a visit. After all, it’s been a good… seven? Or maybe even eight years since I’ve last met them!” replied Xavia, a slight glint of contempt in

that, a group of foreigners passed by

with a smile, she failed to notice the lascivious gaze of the other

a little later when the sound of a doorbell ringing could be

forty instantly forced on a smile when she

at the door! So it’s you, Xavia! It’s been what? Eight years since we’ve last met? You’re all grown up now! Regardless, what business brings you to my

could hear quite a bit of noise coming from inside. It was evident that

that I came over to visit. Is it wrong for me to

just do that!” scowled her aunt

guessed, there truly were several guests inside. With both men and women of all ages, all of

the atmosphere

I was wondering who had come over! What

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and delighted voice had come from a middle-aged man who stood up as soon as he

truly been a while, uncle!” replied Xavia with

When you get rich, however, even the most distant of relatives will come running to meet you, even if you’re living in the middle of a forest! I do wonder if that saying applies to a certain relative of mine who just so happened to hear that my family’s Zion just got promoted!” sneered a woman—seated on one of the couches—before flashing a cold

the other young men and women in the room took

think about it, this was also the place where you mocked and embarrassed my mother so much back then, right?”

asked in a concerned tone, “Let’s not talk about the past right now… Regardless, I remember your father falling sick that year… We haven’t contacted each other in so

was cured ages ago,” replied Xavia as she recalled the incident

to being cheated of his money in the years prior, he didn’t have the money to cure his illness. As a result, Xavia and her mother had gone to the Logan Province in an attempt to borrow some money from her

much her mother begged, none of them extended a helping

was akin to them chasing away a few stray dogs.

all her mother’s hard efforts scattered on the ground, Xavia had kept that

been her motivation to try her best at studying. Her goal was to earn her respect so

she soon realized that no matter how hard she worked, she

both of them ended up being looked down upon by

just couldn’t endure it anymore. She wanted to be prestigious, to

she had come here to finally achieve

to be sick now, then I’ll save us all the hassle, right this instant. We don’t have any money!” scoffed Xavia’s eldest aunt as she haughtily walked over

to show off! By the looks of things, she may have found

who had thrown that ten-dollar note at my mother while all of you were chasing us out. You called it a ‘compensation’ for the local mountain products, if I recall correctly. Do you remember any of that,

breath, her second aunt then replied, “So what

to return the ten dollars to you! You know, I swore to myself back then that I’d repay the money by a hundred- no, by ten

day! Do look out the window, Second and First aunt. The money I intend

were instantly stunned. Looking out the window, both of them covered their

“My god!”

as they stared at all the luxury cars that had been parked outside. That, however, wasn’t what shocked

the sight of several extremely full bags that had been placed in front of the cars. Even from afar, they could see the tips of green dollar

aunt ended up wobbling over

opened and Xavia’s team of black-suited bodyguards swiftly

you won’t receive it until you’re able to tell my men the correct amount. Also, you aren’t allowed to eat or drink until you get the exact amount right. Don’t try anything funny either since my men will be keeping a close eye on you,”

to even say another word after

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back then! Please, there’s just so much money here! It would be near impossible for us to get the exact amount down!” stuttered

back for her

me repeat it a third time!” sneered Xavia as her second aunt instantly began crying

to do, she squatted down

want the exact amount! No more and no less! Again, the money is yours once you get the final amount right. Get the amount wrong, however, then you can just keep on counting forever!” added Xavia with a smile before walking over to the side and drinking a glass of water that her subordinate

the same time, a youth wearing a cap frowned under his mask as he continued observing Xavia’s actions from a

into earshot, yet to think that the first thing he would hear was Xavia’s cruel order. For her to even think up of such a sadistic punishment, the youth wondered to himself how distorted her mind already

up

course, the youth

while now with two reasons in mind. Firstly, he wanted to see if the Longs were

unfulfilled wishes. She had, after all, saved him back then. Before witnessing what had just taken place,

her money to take

have anything she wants now, she probably doesn’t even have any wishes that she can’t grant herself! Regardless, that won’t last for long once I’m done with the Long family. I’ll have

for you back when you first came to the Logan Province? Despite that, you actually had the nerve to chase me and my mom away like we were stray

eldest uncle and the others present in the room began begging her for mercy again, Gerald himself was left

was why she was exacting her revenge… To think that Xavia had endured

on them! Don’t let them leave until they give you the exact amount!” growled Xavia

up standing alone by a riverbank, hoping

was currently hiding behind a tree. Just as he was about to leave again, however, he suddenly caught a glimpse of a few tall,

Yorke!” said one of

it?” replied Xavia rather coldly since she was

catch a glimpse of what you had earlier done to those people in that house! Since they’re obviously not nice

my business. Regardless, who are all of

you, Miss Yorke! He’s told us to personally

I’m not in the mood!” replied Xavia as she attempted to leave

foreigners

in a difficult position… If you don’t attend, our

beg your pardon? Are you going to force me to

don’t hope that it’ll come to that. To avoid such a scenario, please just cooperate with us…” said the

in Weston territory now, so you’d better not act rashly!” growled Xavia as she took a few steps

seemed to be the leader of the group replied, “I hope you don’t blame us for being imprudent since you’re so adamant on making it difficult for us…

other subordinates

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to momentarily break free. Immediately after, she pulled out a

said it, I’m assuming that you people have been following me for some time now!” warned Xavia as she waved

you’ll also be getting something else in return!” said the foreigner maliciously as he casually began walking toward

she heard a whisper of sorts saying, “Toss the

to obey the order. As a result,

left her hand, he was halfway through saying, “Miss Xavia,

when the dagger—that he was sure he could easily avoid given how far it

puncture that the dagger continued

the

had finally caught on to what they had just witnessed. As a result, they were all now

immediately!” shouted their leader as his subordinates

confused, her eyes were glued onto the dagger she had

respectfully. She wasn’t able to recognize

after scanning through the area, she couldn’t seem to find

sure someone helped me… But who could

to have been able to hear the voice. Secondly, there was no way in hell that she could have managed to toss the dagger that

the Long family, then they had no reason not

her bodyguards suddenly came running over before saying, “Here you are, miss! Master called just now and asked us

head back first!” replied Xavia as she nodded her

to all the Lovewell family’s family members could be seen parked

respectfully within the manor, a girl—who had been staring at the three men from a distance—stopped a servant who was walking past her before asking, “What’s the big occasion? Did my father do

miss! All I know is that the master is waiting

hiding quite a bit from us

in question was none other than Haven Lovewell, and just as she was about to ask

about it. Upon closer inspection, however, she noticed that one of the people within

get a better look, they immediately widened

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since he had been quite an interesting guy when

in her attempt to confirm whether she had really seen him. However, she could only catch

Haven as the cars swiftly drove off, unable to hear her

wondered if it really had just been her imagination. After all, why would he be in her house? What more, her father certainly wouldn’t personally open

something wrong, Haven?” asked Xareni as

who

“Who?”

“I saw Gerald!”

Gerald person?” asked Xareni with a slight

already forgotten? He’s the

guy? You’re still talking to him?

saw wrong, Haven… After all, if even Quintin isn’t aware of this, then Gerald couldn’t

Rather than getting along more with other rich heirs like the Warners and Scotts, Haven simply preferred talking to ordinary

neither of you choose not to believe me… However, I know for a fact that father was holding the door for him, or at least someone that looked like him! I just have to know the truth! I’m going after them now to ask father how he

sensitive period!”

“…Huh? What sensitive period?”

but for now, just know that we can’t let Haven run off alone! We have to get her back before she runs into danger!” replied Xareni as she and Quentin immediately began chasing after

darkness was slowly encroaching across

front of Benril Lake

I’m the one and only Damian Wake! You’re ridiculous for thinking you even stand a chance!” said the lone man—standing opposite of Zander’s group—who was currently supporting the weight of his

immense bloodlust. A clear scar could also be seen on his unshaven

for killing the two children of our family within the past month, Damian! You know very well why your family deserved to be banished! Don’t you remember all the dirty

I don’t care about what you did and I don’t care who you brought along to fight me either! All I know is that everyone here except for you, Zander, will die by my hands today! Don’t worry, you’ll eventually get to die too once I