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Gerald Crawford:The Secretly Rich Man Novel (Invisible or Poorest) Chapter 1421

Since Gerald had successfully made it back to the past, it essentially meant that there were two of him in the current time and space, and Zyla had emphasized time and again and both of them should never meet face to face.

With that in mind, Gerald knew that he had to first locate his past self and temporarily hide him in a quiet place. Once that was done, he would act as his substitute for the coming week. Whatever the case was, he now needed to put on a simple disguise first…

Meanwhile, a loud ‘thud’ could be heard within the university campus as a male student was kicked down by another much taller and burlier student.

Locking arms with the tall student, was a beautifully dressed girl who simply watched as her lover pointed at Gerald before cursing, “You’re a real embarrassment, Gerald, you know that? How dare you almost bump into my girlfriend while picking up trash? I guess you’re as embarrassing as you are blind!”

After watching him kick Gerald again, his girlfriend then said, “Though he’s like this, did you know that he actually has a rather pretty girlfriend, hubby? I do wonder what goes through that head of hers! Choosing him to be her boyfriend is a real embarrassment to us women as well, you know?”

“Hahaha! Pathetic! Come on, I really don’t feel like talking about him anymore. I just can’t help but feel angry whenever I see his wimpy face! Now let’s go and have some fun, darling! There’s no need to give him any more attention than he deserves!” scoffed the burly boy as he hugged the girl before leaving together.

Being a rather busy time of the day—within the campus, no less—many students who were walking in and out of the place had witnessed the scene, and several of them were now staring and pointing at Gerald.

Naturally, this wasn’t the first time something like this had happened to him.

Whatever the case was, all the old Gerald could do was bite onto his lower lip as he clutched onto his aching belly that had been kicked rather hard. Due to all the sardonic gazes from the people around him, he couldn’t help but blush out of shame as he quickly got off the ground.

Picking up his snakeskin bag—that he had been using to pick up discarded bottles—he then quickly ran away in embarrassment.

Eventually, he arrived at a deserted corner outside the campus where he squatted down and finally allowed his tears to fall. It wasn’t like he wanted to do all this, but he was poor… He really didn’t have any other choice.

While Gerald himself had never found it shameful to be doing what he currently was from the very beginning, why was everyone bullying him for doing so?

Just as Gerald was pondering about it, he suddenly received a text message on his old phone. It was from his girlfriend, Xavia.

‘Gerald, I’ve been thinking about this for some time, but… Why don’t we take some time off from each other? Don’t get me wrong, I don’t mean anything by that, I just wish to be alone for a while so that I can think about my future! With that said, please don’t contact me for the time being!’

“…Why…?” wept Gerald in grief, knowing full well that this was Xavia asking him to break up with her.

Gerald was so saddened that he didn’t even notice that a person wearing a cap and mask was spying on him not too far away.

That person, of course, was none other than the future Gerald.

‘So it turns out that I’ve returned at the exact moment me and Xavia broke up!’ Gerald thought.

He had been observing his past self for a while since he wanted to see when exactly in time he had returned to. Now that that was determined, Gerald slowly began walking toward his past self…

Upon seeing him, the past Gerald instantly picked his snakeskin bag up with a frightened expression on his face as he said, “…You… W-what do you think you’re doing…?”

Frowning, the future Gerald then replied, “…Why the hell do I feel like beating you up so badly just from looking at how you behave…?!”

Since Gerald had already used the voice transformation technique on himself, his past self most definitely saw him as nothing more than a stranger.

Regardless, the future Gerald was left absolutely speechless. Though this was his old self, he really felt like slapping the past him right across his face.

After all, despite being a top-notch rich heir, he was behaving like such a wimp!

This fact alone enraged Gerald to no end.

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What a truly amazing feeling…

“…E-even if you beat me up, please let me go once you’re done…!” pleaded the past Gerald.

Since his beloved Xavia had now broken up with him, it truly seemed like he had nothing more to lose… And even if others were going to scold or beat him up, it’s not like he was going to have the ability to fight back or defend himself anyway!

“By god!” muttered the future Gerald, unable to believe his past self.

With one fluid movement, Gerald then poked his past self’s acupuncture point to shut him up. Sure enough, his past self instantly went unconscious after that!

“You’re going to undergo a complete change of fate soon, buddy… I hope you won’t continue being a useless wimp like I had been right after my transformation! You’re a man, aren’t you? Start acting like one!” muttered Gerald to himself as he lifted his past self up, a wry smile on his face.

The plan was for him to hide his past self well, and once he did, he’d erase the past Gerald’s memories of the incident so that he could simply resume his life a week later. Once that was done, the future Gerald would at least have one problem he didn’t have to worry about anymore.

It was about half an hour later when the future Gerald successfully reappeared, only this time he had traded clothes with his past self and he no longer held onto the snakeskin bag.

Walking along the streets of his former campus, Gerald couldn’t help but feel nostalgic.

Now wouldn’t it be great if he could just remain here… As long as he could do so, he didn’t even want to be a rich heir anymore…

It wasn’t long before Gerald arrived at the milk tea shop. He had fond memories of this place. After all, it was how he had first gotten acquainted with Mila back then. He could still remember how cute and adorable she looked at the time…

A visible change in expression on his face, Gerald couldn’t help but think about how long both of them had been separated… Now that he was revisiting such a memorable place, it was hard for him not to be sad as he remembered the good old days with her…

Walking over to the counter, he then saw that the boss was the same old boss he used to know.

“…Boss! A cup of milk tea, please!”

“Coming right up!” said the boss as he instantly began preparing Gerald’s drink.

Once he was done, he then added, “That’ll be eight dollars, please!”

Taking a banknote out of his pocket, Gerald then handed it to the boss before replying, “Thanks! Keep the change!”

Just as he was about to leave with his drink, Gerald heard the boss shout, “…Hold it! What do you mean, keep the change? A cup of milk tea costs eight dollars! You only gave me a banknote worth a single dollar!”

Immediately turning back to look at the boss—who was currently looking at Gerald like he was some kind of fool—Gerald took a peek at the banknote before realizing that the boss hadn’t been kidding.

He had forgotten how poor he used to be!

The current Gerald was so used to spending money in the billions that he wasn’t accustomed to regular banknotes anymore! With that in mind, he truly didn’t know what to do in his current situation!

Since he didn’t have anything else inside his wallet, he quickly came to realize that he only had a dollar as his savings! All he had was a dollar?!

As if that wasn’t already embarrassing enough, several other students—who were also present to buy milk tea—were already covering their mouths as they laughed at Gerald.

Though none of them said a thing, their expressions alone suggested that they were saying, ‘This pathetic pauper is actually drinking milk tea too?!’

“…Now hold on, are you honestly telling me that you don’t even have eight dollars on you?” said the boss, completely speechless.

“…I… I don’t think I have that much…!” replied the embarrassed Gerald as he checked to see if any money had slipped into his pockets. To his dismay, he quickly realized that that dollar truly was all that he had on him!

“…What? So were you deliberately trying to make fun of me, then?! While a cup of milk tea isn’t much, I won’t just tolerate being told to keep the change after being given only a single dollar! What exactly did you even mean by that, huh? Being so pretentious when you clearly don’t have the money! I’m warning you, don’t you even dare think about leaving if you don’t hand me the proper amount of money today! If I don’t get it by the end of the day, I’m bringing up this matter to the university!” declared the boss.

Now completely at a loss for what to do as he continued getting ridiculed, he suddenly heard a sweet voice—from behind him—calling out, “Don’t make things difficult for him, boss! I’ll pay for the milk tea on his behalf!”

The feminine voice was as clear and pleasant as an oriole, and a certain gentleness and elegance simply exuded from it.

Upon hearing it, Gerald found himself trembling uncontrollably as his cup of milk tea instantly fell to the ground…

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Upon turning around, Gerald instantly saw a few tall, graceful, and well-dressed girls standing before him.

However, it was the girl standing right in front of the group who caused Gerald’s eyes to instantly well up with tears.

It was Mila!

As he immediately began breathing rapidly, Gerald recalled how he had been extremely worried and depressed just an hour ago. While it was true that he really wanted to meet up with Mila, he wasn’t even sure what kinds of emotions to present when he finally stood before her.

Since he hadn’t really figured how to deal with his emotions yet, now that Mila was suddenly before him, he instantly found his mind going completely blank.

Though he was now staring blankly at her, his mind was still able to register how beautiful, adorable, lovely, and kind-hearted she was!

While he was filled with adoration for her, Mila herself couldn’t help but feel slightly frightened when she saw how Gerald was staring at her. While fear was her initial reaction, she couldn’t help but notice that there was some sort of inexplicable emotion reflected in his eyes.

The girls surrounding her clearly felt the same, and they instantly pulled her back as one of the girls whispered, “Do you think that person is crazy, Mila?”

“I was just thinking the same thing! Just look at how he’s staring at her! Could Mila’s beauty have driven him insane?” whispered another girl as all of them took turns staring at him in disgust.

Shortly after, another girl said, “…I think we should leave for now, Mila!”

After seeing how creepily Gerald was staring at her, all the girls had already lost interest in getting milk tea. They simply wanted to drag her away from Gerald as soon as possible!

Hearing that, Mila quickly paid for Gerald’s drinks before turning to glance at Gerald who was still staring at her in a daze. Unable to stop herself from biting her red, lower lips, Mila’s friends were just about to drag her away when Gerald suddenly shouted, “W-wait, Mila! Don’t go!”

Gerald didn’t even know what he was thinking, but the second he saw Mila about to leave, he instantly grabbed onto her wrist.

He was truly terrified that Mila was going to leave him again. Once that happened, who knows how long it’d take for him to meet her again? Hell, this could very well be the last time they ever met!

Whatever the case was, Mila was instantly taken aback by his action and screamed before shouting, “W-what are you doing?!”

her heart had assured her that he

beating rapidly the second he held onto her wrist, she quickly snapped out of it and instinctively

she feeling this way when she

sc*mbag! How dare you molest her?! You must be tired of living, aren’t

of her when Mila even helped him pay for his drink! Don’t let him off that

shouted, “T-That’s quite enough! Let’s just go

that said, instead of feeling creeped out, she instead felt pitiful for him. Due to that, the soft-hearted girl quickly pulled her roommates away from Gerald while persuading them not to call

off as soon as possible was because more and more people were

regained his senses as well when

past now! Mila didn’t even know who he was yet at this point! Due

couldn’t help but sigh at his rashness. Still, Gerald now

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gotten together, their love had always been plain and simple. Despite having immense wealth later on, he never felt the need to do anything excessive or extravagant for her. After all, the past Gerald had felt that the only truly important thing was for both of them to deeply

much necessary. By the time he realized that and wanted to start trying to be romantic, however, it was already

to the past, Gerald truly wanted to make up for all these regrets of his. He wanted to give Mila the

that it would be best for him not to continue pursuing Mila—at least not yet—especially after what had just taken place. He was truly afraid that he would just scare

had other more important things to attend to, and that was to head to Mountain Top

this point, the villa should’ve already been built, though

purchase the villa. Following that, he would then instruct Zack

if he wanted to excavate

had said that as long as he didn’t change the end result of anything, things occurring

Gerald then fished his cell phone out before dialing a familiar

it connected,

Why are you calling me now? I’m still working inside my factory, you know? Can’t

he was hearing them again,

his head with a bitter smile on his face, Gerald simply said,

settle, we truly don’t have much to spare! Still, how much do you need? I’ll try and see if I can get a way to get the amount you need!” replied Jessica in a way that suggested that she was in a

a few million dollars to buy Mayberry Commercial Street so that the entire street will be completely at my disposal. Is that

say?” asked Jessica, her eyes now fully

need a few million dollars!” repeated

something to you?!” asked

some things were off… You know,

planning to have a showdown with you so that I could tell you the truth in the next few days! To think you’d have a hunch about the truth before I even told you anything! If you think our family’s actually very wealthy, you’re absolutely correct! Hell, our family’s so rich and influential that we own over half the world’s wealth and resources! With that said, you’re an extremely influential and

Gerald, trying his best to sound

developed under both our names. You know, I’ve been planning on instructing Zack Lyle to pick you up when we eventually head over to make changes to the contract in the coming few days. Now that you already know everything, however, you can just head over to talk directly to Zack. I’ll be arranging for him to pick you

a lot to say, since Gerald was in a hurry, he didn’t really reply

some prevarications, Gerald hung up. However, instead of waiting for Zack,

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think this is someplace you can just enter indiscriminately?!” shouted a security guard as several other guards—who all had serious and solemn expressions on

looked like they

person is trying to enter such a prestigious place as Wayfair Mountain Entertainment! He should really take a good look at himself first before attempting such a thing!” ridiculed a woman who had her arms

with them. Either way, it was probably about time

hurry, Gerald simply took a step back before

periphery of Wayfair Mountain Entertainment! I only managed to get us in here due to my dad’s many connections and relationships, you know? With that said, to think that he’s actually taking advantage of this to pick up girls,

I thought it’d be fine to let him come over since

simply continued waiting at the side for

man pointed

white BMW could be seen approaching the entrance. As if it wasn’t eye-catching enough, the driver was constantly honking the car’s horn, almost as though he was afraid that people

luxury car came

man—who was wearing a pair of sunglasses—as he stepped out

he was a student, and after taking a step forward, he removed his sunglasses and

boys and a girl stepped out of the car as

hair dyed blonde, the girl herself was both slim and tall, her beautiful

sister-in-law scoffed in a cold voice, “A bit late, aren’t we?

extremely wealthy, you know? After getting together earlier today, my sister-in-law

of people, Gerald found himself slightly shocked. It truly was his girlfriend- No, his ex-girlfriend, Xavia! What a coincidence for him to actually

were none other than Yuri, Danny,

right. After all, he recalled that Xavia hadn’t been to Wayfair Mountain Entertainment before at this point. From what he could remember, the first

now? Could what Zyla had said be true? That his arrival here had broken some

ago, he couldn’t help but feel slightly weirded out by the fact that Xavia had instantly gotten together with someone else right after they broke up. Even more startling was the fact that he was able to bump into her here

others—who had just noticed Gerald’s presence—turned to look at him, surprised looks on their faces, and this was especially the case for Xavia whose cheeks had turned

We were just… Initially studying together! And once we were done, we just decided to come out and

it was true that they had already broken up, Xavia couldn’t help but feel slightly embarrassed to meet him again

ahead and have your fun then!” replied

back inside the car,

this pauper must be having a rough time facing the truth now! Regardless, just so you know, Xavia’s going to be our sister-in-law from now on! With that said, I’ll beat you to death if you dare

straightened her hair as she peeked at Gerald, hoping to see

that ending things this way was quite cruel to Gerald, vain girls like Xavia would always be tempted to see how jealous the faces of boys

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felt that he truly had

on his face, Xavia found

meant exactly what I

Yuri for some time! You’re just a pauper, you hear?! Only

such a disappointment and failing to meet my expectations! You know, aside from being able to buy branded handbags and cosmetics, getting together with Yuri has even granted me access to Wayfair Mountain

this guy, Yuri? Is he your classmate?” asked the woman who had

This guy? He’s just a pathetic pauper from our university who

you know? As a result, he got kicked out by the security guards!” scoffed the

of place this is? Do you think you can just enter all

nothing but an idiot now. How had she ever taken interest in

nonsense with him! It’s getting pretty

Xavia!” added Yuri as he placed his arm over her shoulder, almost as

could enter, they were instantly stopped by the security guards as one of them said, “Apologies, but we’ve just received a notification stating that Wayfair Mountain Entertainment

we’ve bought admission

moment onward. If you have any objections, then go file a complaint!”

were saying that, then it must be true! Even if she was dissatisfied, she wasn’t about

brief moment, the woman then—rather unwillingly—asked,

because Mr. Crawford, the boss of Mayberry Commercial Group, is coming over today! We’re closed

of

she honestly didn’t know who Mr. Crawford was, she was well aware of what the Mayberry Commercial Group was. After all, the entirety of Mayberry Commercial Street—which included Wayfair Mountain Entertainment—was owned by the Mayberry Commercial Group.

about the strength and power that the Mayberry Commercial Group possessed, so both of them felt themselves

of the way! Since all the senior executives of our group are showing themselves now, I believe that Mr. Crawford is already on his way here!” instructed

high-level senior executives rushing out of the villa, he and the other guards couldn’t help but feel extremely nervous, which was why they were

hurried to

standing at the entrance without

the guard angrily yelled, “You brat! Didn’t you hear

hell! Is he insane?!” muttered both Yuri and

am speechless!” added Xavia in a

instantly lifted his baton and tried to hit Gerald while

simply pointed a finger at the guard… Sending the baton flying out of the guard’s hand! The guard himself found himself falling on his back and rolling backward for a while! By the time he got back

then

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did you say you were?” said the astonished

man before him—who was an actual pauper—would dare to claim that he was Mr.

his appearance alone, the guard had the shock of his life when he saw the look in the

hadn’t really been paying too much attention to Gerald earlier, but after catching a glimpse of Gerald’s gaze—when Gerald was staring at him—the guard instantly felt a

stunned guard—who was now feeling chill after chill run down

others had been startled

after, Xavia snapped out of it before laughing and saying, “Did I hear wrongly? Who did you say

to actually be that skillful and strong! Even

of Mayberry city. If he truly was Mr. Crawford, then wouldn’t that make her Mrs. Crawford? …No, that’d make her the former Mrs. Crawford… She couldn’t just

within the depths of her heart. It was obvious that she had nothing to do with this person

have already explained everything to Zack. The fact that Zack instantly

made

senior executives behind Zack

man before him was Gerald, the child whom the Crawfords had raised in poverty from the second

“…W-what…?!”

in particular, could

pauper… He was actually a rich, young master?

breathing frantically, those from the group who had mocked Gerald desperately wanted to just drill a hole in the ground now so that

like to discuss with you, Chairman Lyle. Let’s head over to the office to talk about this!” replied Gerald with a slight

Mr. Crawford!”

to head in, Xavia couldn’t help but yell, “…W-wait a

Is there anything I could help with, miss?” asked Zack as he looked

know? And he’s a mere student from our university! How could he possibly be Mr. Crawford…?!” stuttered Xavia as she stopped Zack from

mistakes here. Mr. Crawford’s true name is indeed, Gerald

possible…!” muttered Xavia as she

very being like bolts of lightning that brought about endless destruction, simultaneously dispelling

feeling extremely regretful, Xavia found

a good life! I have things to attend to!” replied Gerald as he ignored her regretful pleas, heading straight into Wayfair Mountain Entertainment as the rest of

that Mountain Top Villa is getting