The Secretly Rich Man

Gerald Crawford:The Secretly Rich Man Novel (Invisible or Poorest) Chapter 1411

It was evening by the time Gerald arrived at the headquarters building in Mayberry City.

At the time, there were two deputy general managers in the economic area, Zack being one of them and the other being a person by the name of Winson Zaito, commonly known as Chairman Zaito.

Gerald knew for a fact that both men had always been loyal to the Crawford family, and this was especially the case for Zack.

Even so, since Peter had mentioned that there was a possibility that the duo could be involved in certain matters as well, Gerald knew he had to personally investigate them sooner or later.

“Apologies, sir, but both Chairman Zaito and Chairman Lyle aren’t present tonight! You’ll have to wait till morning if you still wish to meet them! However, please note that even if you do wish to meet them then, they aren’t people you can just ask to meet up with just because you want to!” said the receptionist at the front desk as she looked at Gerald.

Though she appeared polite, she wasn’t able to fully conceal her contempt toward him. Who did Gerald even think he was? Was he really thinking that he could just meet up with both of them all willy-nilly?

“Just give them a call and tell them that Gerald Crawford is here!” replied Gerald casually, not wanting to waste any time with her nonsense.

“…What? Did you just claim to be Mr. Gerald Crawford?!” exclaimed all the receptionists seated at the front desk as they instantly stood upright and stared at Gerald in astonishment.

“Look, let’s just skip all this and just make the phone call already…” replied Gerald coldly.

“…Very well, Mr. Crawford! We’ll call both of them immediately… In your dreams!” scoffed the receptionist from before, her gaze brimming with ridicule now as she glared at Gerald.

Watching as he frowned back at her, the receptionist then snapped, “What? Did you take us all as fools? Just have a good look at how you’re dressed! How dare you even pretend to be the real Mr. Crawford! Have you any idea how many ‘Mr. Crawfords’ there are in Mayberry at this very moment? To think you’d dare behave so atrociously here! Do you even know where you are now? Whatever the case is… Security! Kick this troublemaker out of this place already!”

As she tossed the pen she was holding onto the ground, a few guards—who had been posted nearby—quickly marched over, ready to take action.

Seeing all this, Gerald could only sigh… So be it! Since Zack and Winson weren’t currently around anyway, he may as well just come back tomorrow morning!

It wasn’t as though Gerald wasn’t angry at the moment, quite the contrary, in fact.

While anyone who dared offend him would certainly not have a good ending, these people were his own employees. What more, there was no real point in punishing them for their rudeness.

Though Gerald could’ve very easily proved that he was the real deal—allowing him to act all pretentiously before them after that—he simply felt that there was no reason for him to do so.

What more, Gerald was currently feeling both extremely anxious and distraught, so he really couldn’t be bothered about proving anything to them…

“…Fine, then! I’ll be returning in the morning to meet them, then!” replied Gerald as he shook his head, a wry smile on his face.

Watching as he slid a hand into his pocket before leaving, the guards found themselves glances before laughing contemptuously.

“Who even was that kid? To think that he’d speak so imposingly even though he was dressed so poorly! Haha!”

“He must’ve escaped from some mental hospital… He certainly looked like a fool! Make sure you guys keep an eye out for him if he dares come again tomorrow! We mustn’t allow Chairman Lyle and Chairman Zaito to run into him, otherwise we’ll all be sacked for sure, especially since the company’s general meeting is going to be held tomorrow! With that said, everything has to go perfectly!” reminded the receptionist from before as she looked at the guards.

“Worry not, if he really dares to show up tomorrow, we’ll just teach him a lesson he’ll never forget!” reassured the guards.

Meanwhile, Gerald was already starting to head to Wayfair Mountain Entertainment when he walked past a group of young men and women…

Watching as he walked past them, one of the gorgeously dressed girls—from within that group—caught a glimpse of him and instantly ended up freezing in place.

“…Hold it. That kid there…! Stop right there! You’re that guy, aren’t you?” called out that girl as she scratched the back of her head, seemingly trying to remember Gerald’s name.

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Turning to look at who had called out to him, he saw that it was a rather pretty young girl whom he didn’t recognize…

“… ‘That guy?’” asked Gerald in a casual tone.

“Yeah! You’re a graduate of Mayberry University, right? Do you know Harper?” asked the girl.

“Indeed! He was my roommate, but before that… Have we even met before?” replied Gerald.

Nodding with a smile, the girl then laughed before saying, “So I wasn’t mistaken! It really is you! No wonder you looked so familiar!”

“Who is he, Westlyn…?” asked the other girls from the group—who were each carrying their own handbag—as they curiously began scanning Gerald from head to toe, arms crossed.

‘While he does look pretty handsome, judging from his clothes alone, he’s probably not even anywhere close to being wealthy!’ Thought the girls to themselves.

“Oh, him? He’s just the roommate of one of my hometown friends! I remember him rather distinctly since he used to be willing to do just about anything to obtain a little money! He’d oftentimes be found cleaning the trash up in our school and even running errands for others! That’s just how poor he was!” replied Westlyn as she introduced him to the rest of the girls.

“It’s not all that out of the ordinary, really. Every school has such a person, and if you’re sharp enough, you’ll realize that a person like this definitely exists in every other stage of your life, from elementary school till university! As they say, outstanding people will always be great, and those who live difficult lives will always remain miserable!” said a good-looking boy donning branded sports attire—who had been standing next to Westlyn this entire time—out of the blue.

“Hahaha! You truly are a natural at speaking, you know that, Micah? Just about anything that comes out of your mouth sounds philosophical! It’s hilarious, really! No wonder Westlyn was interested in you!” said one of the members of the group, prompting the rest of the young boys and girls to laugh aloud.

“Regardless… What are you doing now? Also, I heard that Harper’s doing pretty well these days. He owns his own public-listed company now, right? Do both of you still keep in touch? From what I can see, it almost seems like Harper hasn’t been looking out for you!” asked Westlyn rather curiously.

To be entirely honest, Westlyn had been asking around for Harper’s contact information for quite a while now. It was the only reason why she had called out to Gerald in the first place.

Since both of them had been from the same hometown, it was no surprise that she was Harper’s high school classmate. Since Harper had been rather famous back in high school, Westlyn had liked him for the longest time back then.

However, upon entering university, she became a textbook example of an ugly duckling turning into a white swan. Due to that, her taste and what she looked for in a man grew extremely different compared to how it used to be back in her high school days.

Those who used to seem outstanding and cool back in high school felt like boring nobodies upon entering university. In fact, many of them even ended up changing even more upon entering society, and not in a good way, at least to Westlyn. To her, they simply ended up becoming exceedingly ordinary people.

As for Westlyn, her own temperament and attitude toward Harper grew increasingly different with every passing stage as well. Essentially, she went from liking Harper, to ignoring Harper, and eventually, despising him. In fact, she didn’t even bother talking to him throughout their later years in university.

Thinking that Harper would only end up becoming an office worker once he stepped into society, she even ended up deleting his contact information!

Little did she know that he would instead end up becoming the chairman of a public listed company!

From the day she found out about that, she had always regretted deleting his phone number, and she had constantly been trying to reobtain it ever since.

Now that Gerald was before her, she couldn’t help but wonder if her bumping into Harper’s ex-roommate today was god’s ridiculous answer to her pleas.

‘It truly must be God’s gift to me! While it’s true that I’ve undergone divorce once and though I’ve already found a new boyfriend, sparks could still fly if I were to contact Harper now! Heh! All girls, especially beautiful ones like myself, always need to be on the lookout for spare tires to fall back on, after all!’ Westlyn thought to herself.

Gerald himself could immediately tell what Westlyn was trying to go for, so he simply replied, “We haven’t contacted each other for a long time now. While I do have his WhatsApp Information on my phone, I think I’ve already lost it.”

“…You… What? You don’t even have a cell phone on you? Do you live in some forest or something? Who do you even think you’re trying to bluff?” asked Westlyn, her eyes now fully widened.

“I speak the truth. Even if I had my old phone on me now, he’d have probably changed his number by this time, no?” replied Gerald.

From what Gerald remembered, he had told Zack to make some arrangements for Harper, and based on what Westlyn had said, Zack seemed to have given him a company. Knowing Zack, Gerald assumed that Harper would’ve been given a company with a market value of a few billion dollars. While not exactly too valuable—at least for Gerald—it was the thought that counted!

Whatever the case was, Gerald’s words instantly changed the way Westlyn looked at him. After all, he had made it clear that he was of no use to her now!

“…I see! I should’ve realized that Harper wouldn’t even bother with someone as foolish as you! I mean just look at the state you’re in! Trash! A complete waste of my time and effort!” cursed Westlyn.

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Glaring back at her, he then headed off to Wayfair Mountain Entertainment. He really couldn’t be bothered with such a woman.

Naturally, he wasn’t going there to sleep or attend to accommodation matters. He was simply headed there since he knew the people there knew who he was. Following that, he could tell them to call Zack on his behalf. At the very least, he wanted Zack to know that he was here.

Thankfully, things went smoothly this time, and Zack—upon finding out that Gerald was the one on the other end of the line—instantly exclaimed in a voice brimming with respect, humility, and excitement, “You’re fine, Mr. Crawford?! That’s great news!”

“I am indeed. I’d like to hear your explanation regarding some matters, so I’ll be waiting for your return,” replied Gerald rather casually.

“Affirmative, Mr. Crawford! I’ll be returning right this instant to personally report the matter to you!” said Zack without the slightest hesitation.

From what Zack had said, it seemed that Peter’s deduction had been correct. That this matter wasn’t accidental. Gerald could tell that Zack seemed to know something about all this…

Gerald couldn’t really tell why, but he knew for a fact that Zack seemed to be in a hurry earlier. After all, his tone was rather flustered during the call. Whatever the case was, Gerald didn’t need to question him too much at the moment. He could simply wait for Zack to return tomorrow to hear his explanation…

It wasn’t long before the next day came, and having nothing to do while waiting for Zack, Gerald decided to take a stroll around the villa within Wayfair Mountain Entertainment.

While walking around, he started recalling the first time he had come to the villa. Back then, he had just found out that his true identity was Mr. Crawford not too long ago, and he had to admit that he had made quite a fool of himself at the time. Even so, as he continued reminiscing about the old days, he couldn’t help but feel that those days were still pretty good.

Regardless, it wasn’t long before Gerald began hearing quite a commotion while he was walking on.

“Are you blind or something?! Don’t you know how expensive this dress is?!”

“I-I’m sorry! I didn’t do it on purpose! Please, I’m sorry…!”

“The hell is even wrong with Wayfair Mountain Entertainment? Do they hire just about anyone in this place? Even if you’re just a mere waitress, they could’ve at least hired someone who was capable of sight! How absolutely frustrating…! Regardless, what are you going to do about this?” growled the infuriated woman as she grabbed onto the waitress’s collar with one hand while poking her forehead with the other.

been able to get a proper look of the angered woman—guessed that the waitress must have bumped into the woman and spilled some champagne

such conflicts were all too common in a place made

look at the infuriated woman’s

other than Westlyn, and the group of people backing her up was, of course, her friends from the day before. How

that he recognized the waitress Westlyn was grabbing onto! It

the time. He also recalled that while her family’s condition

think that he would bump into here under

walking toward the group. From how immensely angry Gerald was, he deduced that this was probably Westlyn’s first time wearing such beautiful clothes. With

while she had initially simply been grabbing onto Layla’s collar, the rage-filled woman was now shaking her as

to pull Layla away from the maddened woman just in

that Gerald was present, she instantly shouted, “You

her friends were the same people from yesterday, there was a new bespectacled

hand in his pocket, the new face simply looked at

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feel the need to give this group of people any face at all. After all, he wasn’t even well

it harder and harder to breathe by the second,

powerful person. With him having such a high social position, how could she ever dare to claim that

to say another word now, Westlyn, on the other hand, was now equally surprised as

truly still the best mountain villa in Weston? After all, not only did they hire a blind waitress,

power! The fact

in anyway?” asked the other girls in

the leader of this place so that he can drive this bumpkin out

here, Westlyn!” scoffed the bespectacled guy from before as he fished

said, “You’re actually

you piece

had already ended the call, and he was now staring helplessly

me earlier!” stuttered the terrified Layla as she instantly tried to explain the situation to

place, even if you had smashed the trays into their faces!” replied Gerald with a

dare you?! Have you gone insane?! Did you actually just think of hitting me?!”

was seconds later when a middle-aged man—in his forties—could be seen running toward the group. By the time he was standing before them, his entire body was all sweaty and he was panting quite a bit. Even so, he quickly caught his breath before respectfully

new to the villa. Though he didn’t really know what position the middle-aged man held, Gerald simply slid his hands into his

giving orders to the chief executive officer here? This couldn’t be, right? By

Gerald, the middle-aged man simply ignored his statement before turning to look at Jerome and respectfully

could we possibly finish walking around Wayfair Mountain Entertainment if we start at noon? It’s simply too massive!” replied

all the girls suddenly

just now!” shouted Westlyn in

middle-aged man, unsure as to what

actually thought you were talking to him! What more, he

at him, being all pretentious! To think that we almost fell for it too!” scoffed one of the other girls as those from Westlyn’s

was wondering who this kid was! Interrupting me while I’m greeting Mr. Crawford… The

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wish to see this person, Mr. Zealey. Could I trouble you to kick him out of this place? The longer he stays

in mind, your words are the law here! Now excuse me as I kick this young lad out of this place!” replied Mr. Zealey, a

sneered, “Now them… Are you going to leave on your

simply retorted, “Me? Get lost? Mr. Zealey, was it? You’ve

Zealey as he

ask you. Do you know who the

Chairman Zack Lyle, of course!” replied Mr.

that Chairman Lyle is the owner of

to stall time! It’s evident that you’re nothing more than garbage just by looking at the way you’re dressed! How did you even

continued asking in an indifferent tone, “Correct. Now then, while Chairman Lyle owns Wayfair Mountain Entertainment, pray tell, do you

Chairman Lyle was the most influential person in

Now slightly panicked, he respectfully replied, “Chairman Lyle’s owner

Mr. Crawford from Mayberry City, Mr. Zealey? The one who caused an uproar and was the talk of

had heard about him being an authentic rich heir, and that included her. However, that was the extent of their knowledge about

a handful of people knew who Mr. Crawford truly was. With that in mind, it was completely understandable why

heard about him before, Westlyn! From what I know, he’s supposed to be extremely handsome, to the point where women always

was actually Chairman

get in touch with him that easily!” replied Mr. Zealey,

the villa’s entrance. Since Westlyn and the others weren’t standing too far away from the entrance, they

others are back!”

wonder if he still remembers me… Even if he doesn’t, I’m still going to go

behind him. After all, this was a rare situation where they’d be able to meet an extremely powerful and influential person up close! While even Westlyn’s boyfriend had never had the chance to meet a person as

world operated, who knew if he would be able

was simply the kind of respect that ordinary people had for

Chairman Lyle—completely forgetting about Gerald in the process—Layla nervously asked, “…N-nothing bad

everything will be fine! What’s the worst that could

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Gerald began walking

preparation of greeting Mr. Lyle—quickly ran over to face

Crawford…!” shouted Zack, his voice brimming with

Lyle!” stuttered the nervous Jerome, unsure

her lower lip as well. For Chairman Lyle to refer to Jerome as Mr. Crawford… Wasn’t Mr. Lyle giving him

case was, Jerome now looked extremely cool to

knew that he truly couldn’t afford to

that wasn’t already shocking enough, dozens of prestigious-looking people—who had followed Zack in—instantly made full bows as they

and happy, Jerome replied, “U-Uncle Lyle, all of you…

Lyle! Treating him this way will only make him grow arrogant!” added Westlyn who had finally managed to summon the courage to interrupt

happened next was enough to make several

Zack slowly knelt before them! Following that, the other wealthy and powerful figures in Weston did

speechless Jerome as he took a step backward, his eyes widened

and the other prestigious figures not looking at him this entire time…? Were they actually not calling out to him? But… They clearly called out for Mr. Crawford! Who else could they have been referring to? It

as dumbfounded as he was, unsure of what was even

said a faint voice from behind

will definitely rush back as soon as possible should I receive an order from you, Mr. Crawford!” replied Zack who

the looks of it, it seemed that he was aware that something had happened to the

around to

behind her, Westlyn’s eyes widened in

bothering to look at Westlyn, Gerald then casually said, “Get up now and follow me

away, Mr. Crawford!” replied Zack as he instantly got

He’s Mr. Crawford…?!” stuttered Mr. Zealey as he

god! To think that Gerald had actually been the legendary Mr. Crawford this entire time…! No wonder Harper was able to own a public listed company! His benefactor was the legendary Mr. Crawford

something bad was going to happen soon, Gerald himself

went, businessmen—regardless of power and influence—immediately took a few steps back

girls from Westlyn’s group could only think of how cool

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that someone who used to be a pauper would turn out to be the actual Mr. Crawford, the man with

horrified expressions on their faces, knowing that there was zero chance that they would ever be able to get

to inside the study room, Zack was the first to break the

eyes now teary and reddened, Zack said, “To think that you were fine, Mr. Crawford… What great news…! We previously thought

what exactly happened throughout this period? Are

look at this first!” replied Zack with a heavy nod

able to open it, Gerald took it for himself, his eyelids now

was issued to those

what Gerald could tell, this was

grandfather was still even among the living anymore. Now that his token of the holy water was here, Gerald could instantly feel his

exactly happened here, Zack…?” asked

Crawford! You see, it all happened

Economic Area—suddenly received an order from the Crawford family to head over to Northbay. Due to that, her

from the young mistress, Lyra, and from her tone alone, Zack could already sense that she was slightly anxious and worried. Regardless, after giving him some instructions, she instantly

Following that, she then urgently told Zack to use her name to transfer all of the

emphasized the young mistress before finally hanging

order. All he knew was that something serious must have happened.

Wes first found out that

Zack received a text

danger at any second now. While I don’t know if Gerald’s still doing fine, I’ll be sending something over to you and you’ll have to keep it safe. Please make sure to secretly find Gerald after that, and once you do, hand the item over to

no other messages were coming his way. When

Zack began feeling extremely nervous. He hadn’t

when Zack was pondering how to even proceed with things when he suddenly received a phone call from Gerald.

that Lyra told you that she could be facing danger at any second?

she said! That she would face