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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.

Fujiko and Kanagawa? We have planned this for so long. I think we should settle it as soon as possible. This is for the good of the family as well!” Not long after, someone said to

was Futaba Suke,

after seeing the signs of

Kanagawa family, the Futaba family would receive

this matter.” Takuya swept a

wedding date? Don’t worry, Patriarch, We will find time to attend even if we’re busy. It’s just that I wonder if the Kanagawa will do what they promised. Fujiko cannot marry into

opened his eyes

about this when Fujiko is here.”

calculating in their minds, thinking that once

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Fujiko walked into the meeting room. However, what surprised the crowd was that Fujiko was holding

family, Kanagawa Kai was considerably famous in Japan, and

they wouldn’t mind. But if he was an

ask Ashe spoke, he kept looking at Gerald, trying to identify this man from his

with you all today. About the marriage contract of Fujiko and Kanagawa Kai, I’ve decided to cancel it due to two reasons. One is that Kanagawa Kai is not a good man. If you were to go out, simply grab a man, and ask him now, you will know what he has done. Secondly, it is because Fujiko and Gerald are

Takuya beckoned to Fujiko.

walked to Takuya amidst the astonished eyes of the crowd hand in

“What a joke!”

the situation of the family! We have been waiting for Miss Fujiko to marry into the Kanagawa family to get help from them! Now that we have unilaterally breached the contract, don’t even mention help, the Kanagawa

How can you

were many voices, they were all saying the same thing, and that was, to condemn

rude you are to quarrel here. Do you still respect me as your patriarch?!” Hearing their voices, Takuya’s heart burned fiercely. Finally, he couldn’t hold it in

words, the meeting room quietened down, but

see her suffer for the rest of her life. I would feel very guilty

family, They have nothing

at the crowd, Takuya spoke with

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 the crisis this time! Now that you say that Fujiko

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own way.” Takuya crossed his arms across his chest If 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 many people, not even

this state. You have only become the patriarch for less than

a white haired, thin, and

was also one of the strong competitors to become the patriarch when Takuya’s father had passed

had changed. Many of the older generations who had supported him had passed away. Even though some

right. 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

Masaru had said that, there were immediately echoing voices. Taking advantage of

they could make Fujiko marry into the Kanagawa family by the order of the family. Even if Takuya opposed

Takuya was an exception

He knew that there would be opposition, but

the family. Sacrificing Fujiko’s happiness in exchange for the glory

Masaru sneered and said.

Fujiko to someone like Kanagawa Kai!” Takuya flung his sleeve

Instead, it seems like you have made your decision and just wanted to inform us. Since that’s the case, 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

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

the problem could not be solved, he would be able to get more benefits out of the family before it had completely fallen. And even if the family did not fall completely, it would have nothing to do

leave!” Takuya did not try

chose to leave. They

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now, not only would they not get any benefits, but they might

they wouldn’t be affected when

is the current situation of the Futaba family now. If someone who doesn’t know us well comes, he or she would even think that we’re a third class

they had all left, Takuya slammed his fist onto the table and exclaimed in

in the family would definitely be against it after the news broke out, but he didn’t expect them to be

going downhill and left right then, they were no longer a part of the Futaba family. We don’t

This time, I won’t allow a lousy man like Kanagawa Kai to take you

a promise made by a father to

tears. She knew how pressured her father must be by not allowing Kai to marry her,

now. Gerald, stay here. I have something to

nodded and stayed

family member who left the last closed the door

the two of us here, I’ll ask you something, and you have to answer me honestly,” Takuya said after

ask me anything,

a strong ability, yet you’re not from the special forces who participate in those big competitions. So, can you tell me who you are?”

I can’t tell you about 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

a couple, right?” Takuya was already mentally prepared for it. He understood that someone as strong as Gerald wouldn’t be just an ordinary

Gerald nodded

hasn’t been a long since I’ve met you, I know

to think about things like romance and relationships for now.” Gerald immediately waved and refused, fearing that the acting would grow into something real, and he wouldn’t be able to get out

I know. It’s just my wishful thinking.” Takuya waved

Fujiko until everything’s settled. Don’t worry about it, Patriarch Futaba.”

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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 red, and his hands were trembling

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 protect his daughter based on his ability. Funagawa or any top assassin from

of that,” Gerald said

nodded. He himself didn’t even know how lucky he was to have met such an excellent young

me anything if you need me, I’ll definitely help if I can.”

problem. I’ll tell you if anything happens.” Takuya nodded

left the living room, 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 special forces

they had been exposed, they needed to settle the issue immediately,

out of the living room, Gerald headed toward his guest room and strode past the bamboo forest, reaching the garden behind the manor. The night was approaching, and it

him that someone was

now,” Stopping in his steps, Gerald

Just as Gerald had

were none other than Futaba Masaru and Futaba Suke whom Gerald had seen during

Scanning them with his eyes, Gerald asked in a slightly impatient tone. It

think that Takuya will be able

by someone from the Hanyus, so you should be able to contemplate

front of Masaru and

that Fujiko was attacked by an assassin from the Hanyu family?” Gerald frowned suddenly, finding some

only a handful of people knew of the fact that Fujiko was Japan’s ‘Queen Soldier’. Suke

the news of their wish to kill the princess of the

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knew about Fujiko getting