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Gerald Crawford: The Secretly or invisible Rich Man Chapter 2081

“Do you smoke?” After taking two puffs, Takuya threw the cigarette case to Gerald.

Gerald caught it, took one out, and lit it.

“So, you were just acting. You wanted to force me to cancel the marriage contract with the Kanagawa family by using the status of a couple?” After taking two puffs, Takuya squinted his eyes and looked at Gerald. His being the head of the family was enough to prove his ability in reading people’s faces and words.

“No, we truly love each other!” Fujiko said quickly.

“I don’t care if you are genuinely in love or if you’re trying to put on an act in front of me, but I will not let you have any connection with the youngest son of the Kanagawa family. I will try my best to persuade the family members. As for the Kanagawa family, I’ll find a way to deal with them. No matter what, I will not trade my daughter’s happiness and reputation for the rest of her life for the future of the family.”

Takuya clenched his fists. He couldn’t imagine how his daughter’s life would be once she married a man like Kai. If he hadn’t known of the situation this time, he would have personally pushed his daughter into the fire.

“Chief Takuya, there is something I’m not sure if I should ask you, ” Gerald said after crushing out his cigarette.

“You can just ask. You are the savior of the Futaba family, and now, you are Fujiko’s boyfriend. As long as you want to know, I will tell you.” Takuya waved his hand.

“What kind of grudge have you had with the Hanyu family? As far as I know, this family will hardly make a move against people in the Japanese territory. Why did they send assassins to assassinate Fujiko this time?” Gerald asked.

This question had been on his mind for a long time. Only after he knew about the grudge between the Futaba and Hanyu family could he help Fujiko better. Besides, he didn’t want to get involved in the fight between large families in Japan without knowing about it.

Although he was doing this for the sake of Yearning Island, he would not get into trouble unnecessarily.

“The grudge between us and the Hanyu family started a few hundred years ago. But this is the only information passed down by the ancestors. For as long as I can remember, we have not had any encounters or conflicts with the Hanyu family. This time, I was also a bit caught off guard when the Hanyu family suddenly tried to kill Fujiko. Maybe they knew that our situation was not good, and they wanted to take this opportunity to eliminate us.”

Takuya shook his head helplessly.

Before, when the Futaba family was still doing well, the Hanyu family had been very quiet. So quiet that he even wondered if there were really any grudges between the families. But now, just when his family was showing signs of regressing, the Hanyu family had been unable to sit still anymore.

This really made him sick. At the same time, he decided that if his family could recover, the Hanyu family would be the first one he wanted to deal with. At the very least, he would not let them target his family again.

“When they dared to attack Fujiko, it meant that they had planned it a long time ago. So, it won’t be just this once. We have to be more careful in the future.” Gerald didn’t get any valuable information from Takuya.

“Indeed. Fujiko is a special forces officer in Japan, and she has the title of ‘Queen Soldier’. She is very strong, but still, she was not even the opponent of the assassins. From this, we know that the Hanyu family must have sent out top assassins. If they didn’t want to kill Fujiko, they must have been planning to kidnap her to threaten me, then.”

Takuya very much agreed with Gerald’s words. So, before Gerald had finished his sentence, he quickly said what was on his mind.

“The assassins were indeed very strong.” Gerald nodded in agreement.

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“Let’s not talk about the Hanyu family for now. The priority now is to solve the matter of the Kanagawa family. I can agree to it, but the other members of the family won’t agree. How about this? You go and rest first, and I will bring you to meet them to discuss the matter together.”

Takuya had no interest in the Hanyu family for now. All he could think of now was his daughter. If he married his daughter to Kanagawa Kai, he would live in regret and remorse for the rest of his life.

“Let’s go. We should go and rest first.” Fujiko grabbed Gerald’s hand naturally.

“Then, we’ll go back first.” Gerald nodded and said stiffly.

Looking at the backs of his daughter and Gerald, Takuya sighed quietly. If the family had not encountered these changes, he would have raised his hands and agreed to his daughter dating Gerald. Not for any other reason, but just because her daughter was willing to. Besides, Gerald was capable and could protect his daughter.

But now…

Takuya lit another cigarette and contacted all the senior members of the family, telling them they had to come to the main residence tonight to discuss something important.

In the room, Gerald let go of Fujiko’s hand the moment they walked in through the door.

Although it was just a show to fight for her happiness, holding hands with another woman when Mila was still in danger made him feel very uncomfortable.

“Thank you.” Fujiko blushed. She was content to hold hands with Gerald.

“Can I take a look at your pendant?” Gerald pointed at the special pendant necklace of the Seadom tribe around her neck and asked.

“Of course you can.” Fujiko took off the pendant naturally and handed it to Gerald.

Holding the pendant, Gerald studied it carefully. The pendant was indeed a little different from the other common pendants. Moreover, the material was also special. Logically, a pendant that was worn all the time should be warm from resting around one’ s chest. However, this pendant was strangely very cold.

“This is your ancestral pendant?” After examining it for a moment, Gerald returned it to her in order to not cause suspicion.

“Yes. My father said that when I was born, my grandfather put the necklace on me and said that this is a very important item and I must not lose it. But until now, I don’t know what the meaning of this pendant is.” Fujiko put the necklace back on and spoke somewhat strangely.

“Maybe this is very important for your family.” Gerald smiled. He believed in Fujiko. This should mean that she was the princess of the Seadom tribe, but she did not know about the Seadom tribe nor Yearning Island.

“Are you interested in this pendant?” Fujiko touched the pendant and felt the coldness of it.

“Not really. I’m just a little curious because I have never seen this kind of pendant before.” Gerald shook his head and said casually.

“By the way, I still don’t know your identity. Why do you have such strong powers that you could even fight off the top assassins of the Hanyu family? Are you a mysterious expert from the army of Weston?” Fujiko looked at Gerald suddenly and chuckled, covering her mouth.

“I’m not from the army. I simply self-trained myself since young, so I have that little bit of power. I was just lucky when I fought against the people of the Hanyu family. If I were to fight alone, I’m not necessarily a match for him,” said Gerald, smiling.

“Hmph. I don’t believe that!” Fujiko pouted.

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Until now, she could remember clearly the situation where Gerald had made his move. It was just a flash, and the assassin, who was about to kill her, had been thrown more than ten meters away instantly. She had never seen such strength, not even in the Japanese army.

“Haha! Then, I‘ll tell you later when I have the chance.” Seeing that he couldn’t hide it from Fujiko, Gerald could only laugh and reply.

In the evening, at the request of Takuya, all the senior members of the Futaba family returned to the manor. They originally lived in the manor to manage all the estates and businesses, but ever since the family had started regressing two years ago, only a minority were still holding on to their previous work while the majority had left the family and lived outside.

On one hand, they used their identity as a Futaba to earn money. On the other hand, they didn’t want to stay in the family, fearing that they might be affected when something had happened.

But now, Takuya had asked them to come back as the family patriarch. So, even though they were reluctant, they still had to come back. After all, now that the Futaba family had not completely fallen, Takuya was still their family leader.

Moreover, they might gain some benefits if they came back.

In the meeting room of the manor, all the members started coming in and exchanged information with each other about what had been going on outside these days. They did not bother about Takuya, and not even one of them greeted him.

“These ungrateful people!” The members who had stayed in the family turned their heads toward Takuya and spoke in a low voice fiercely.

“Forget it. Don’t bother about them. There is an old Weston saying that goes ‘a husband and wife who were previously birds in the same forest will fly away on their own when trouble comes’. Even a husband and wife are like this, isn’t it normal when we are just a family?” Takuya smiled calmly. He had seen through all these things years ago.

Besides, he could take this chance to kick out those who were not as loyal to the family. Once there was a chance for the family to recover, getting rid of these pests would only bring benefits.

should settle it as soon as possible. This is

speaking was

leave after seeing the signs of the downfall of the Futaba

on Takuya. They knew clearly that once Fujiko married into the Kanagawa family, the Futaba family would receive help, and they would be able to get a lot of benefits from the

called you here today to talk about this matter.” Takuya swept a

Don’t worry, Patriarch, We will find time to attend even if we’re busy. It’s just that I wonder if

opened his

Fujiko is here.” Takuya waved his

and started calculating in their minds, thinking that once Kanagawa’s

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meeting room. However, what surprised the crowd was that Fujiko was holding the arm of a man whom they had never

son of the Kanagawa family, Kanagawa Kai was considerably famous in Japan, and

capable man than Kanagawa Kai, they wouldn’t mind. But if he was an ordinary youth, their plans

this, Suke didn’t hesitate to stand up and ask Ashe spoke, he kept

reasons. One is that Kanagawa Kai is not a good man. If you were to go out, simply grab a man, and ask

Takuya beckoned to Fujiko.

the astonished eyes of the crowd hand in

“What a joke!”

Fujiko to marry into the Kanagawa family to get help from

Patriarch. How can

with the sounds of discord. Although there were many voices, they were all saying the

quarrel here. Do you still respect me as your patriarch?!” Hearing their voices, Takuya’s

head of the family. Hearing his words, the meeting room quietened down, but the majority

her suffer for the rest of her life. I would feel

Kanagawa family, They have nothing

Takuya spoke with a

this is not just your family matter, but a matter of our entire family. Only when Fujiko marries into the Kanagawa family will we get their help to overcome

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the first to speak

there were not so many people here, he would have slapped Suke right away. After all, Takuya was his uncle, but Suke had actually gone against him in front of so

ability, you wouldn’t have let our family regress into this state. You have only become the patriarch for less than twenty years, and the once glorious family has gradually regressed in your

was a white haired, thin,

in the Futaba family and was Takuya’s uncle. He was also one of the strong competitors to become the patriarch when Takuya’s father had passed away. However, because Takuya was

the older generations who had supported him had passed away. Even though some were still alive,

Since you are the patriarch, you must think for the sake of the family. Now, you’re actually giving up on the future of the family for the sake of

immediately echoing voices. Taking advantage of the high status of the old

they could make Fujiko marry into the Kanagawa family by the order of the family. Even if Takuya opposed it, there would be no use, because the family motto that had been passed down since ancient times was that all

was an

Takuya’s expectations. He

decision for the family. Sacrificing Fujiko’s happiness in exchange for the glory of the family is a

Masaru sneered and said.

is impossible. I won’t hand over Fujiko to someone like Kanagawa Kai!” Takuya flung his

it is better to disperse!” Masaru did not give in at all. He had been dissatisfied with Takuya ever since he had not been chosen to become the patriarch, and now was the best opportunity to overthrow

Takuya could step down, he was sure that he himself or

fallen. And even if the family did not fall completely, it would have nothing to do

Takuya did not try

of people, the rest chose to leave. They had originally thought that

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they not get any benefits, but

to cut relations with the family so that they wouldn’t be affected when the family went into a downfall or get involved

If someone who doesn’t know us well comes, he or she would even think that we’re a third class

his fist onto the table and exclaimed in

the people in the family would definitely be against it after the news broke out, but he didn’t expect them to be so brazen and outright confront him. This made him extremely

a cold shoulder toward the family when it was going downhill and left right then, they were no longer a part of the Futaba family. We don’t have to be enraged because of people like them,” One of the family members rushed over to Takuya and massaged

allow a lousy man like Kanagawa Kai to take

by

tears. She knew how pressured her father must be by not allowing Kai to marry her, and he might even be facing some big trouble because

can go now. Gerald, stay here. I have something to tell you.” Takuya released his daughter’s

nodded and stayed at the same

family member who left the last closed

of us here, I’ll ask you something, and you have to answer me honestly,” Takuya said after fixing his eyes on Gerald for

ask me anything, Patriarch Futaba.”

from the special forces who

my identity. I’m just an ordinary citizen of Weston, and I’m only here in Japan to accompany a friend who’s joining a war competition for special forces.” Gerald shook

for it. He understood that someone as strong as Gerald wouldn’t be just an ordinary man for sure and was certainly of a special identity that couldn’t be disclosed to just anyone for fear that he might get killed

Gerald nodded

Although it hasn’t been a long since I’ve met you, I know how responsible you are as a man, plus, you’ll be able to protect her with your ability,” Takuya released a sigh and said

romance and relationships for now.” Gerald immediately waved and refused, fearing that the acting

just my wishful thinking.”

Don’t worry about it,

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us at this time, but we, the Futaba family, can’t really offer you anything. You might even face troubles and danger because of us.” Takuya’s eyes became

danger his daughter was in, but Gerald’s words were like a pill of reassurance to him. He too believed that it wouldn’t be difficult for Gerald to

scared of that,” Gerald said

didn’t even know how lucky he was to have met such an excellent young man just when their family was facing a crisis. Although it couldn’t be

need me, I’ll definitely help

tell you if anything happens.”

planning to go back and ask Master Ghost and Aiden about the situation these days so that he could be one step ahead and eliminate the

needed to settle the issue immediately, otherwise, Aiden would

the garden behind the manor. The night was approaching, and it was getting dark Gerald’s brows instantly scrunched up

telling him that someone was waiting for him

now,” Stopping in his steps,

else, aren’t you?” Just as Gerald had finished his sentence, two shadows appeared from behind

and Futaba Suke whom Gerald had seen

you need anything from me?” Scanning them with his eyes, Gerald asked in a slightly impatient tone. It was a waste of time talking with people like them.

I’m warning you to leave this place as soon as possible. Don’t get yourself involved with our family matters. Don’t think that Takuya will be able to protect you just because he’s the patriarch. The Futaba family now isn’t like before anymore, and he does not have any actual power as a

ambushed by someone from the Hanyus, so you should

took a step in front of Masaru and pointed his finger at Gerald’s

know that Fujiko was attacked by an assassin from the Hanyu family?” Gerald frowned

family ensured perfect protection around Fujiko, so only a handful of people knew of the fact that Fujiko was Japan’s ‘Queen Soldier’. Suke was obviously not one of them, plus, it had been long since he returned to the family, so

the other hand, the Hanyu family would definitely not spread the news of

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was definitely strange that Suke knew about Fujiko getting ambushed by the Hanyu family’s assassins. There