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Gerald Crawford:The Secretly Rich Man Novel (Invisible or Poorest) Chapter 1221

“Holy! It’s Preston!” squealed several of the girls eating there, clearly stunned by the sudden romantic turn of events.

Most girls could only dream to be surprised so romantically, so there was no way that they were going to be able to remain calm now that such a situation was happening right before their very eyes.

What more, the person confessing was even kneeling on one leg while holding out a bouquet of roses in his hand! No matter how frigid a girl’s heart was, any girl would find themselves melting in sheer delight after being confessed to like this!

Girls just had a general tendency to prefer guys who did such pleasantly surprising things.

Regardless, with such a scene actually being played out before the other girls now, envy and slight hatred were the only emotions currently reflected in their eyes. While the same emotions ran through Yulisa and the rest of Noelle’s friends, they were simultaneously excited for her, and they quickly stepped aside to give Preston and her some room. While doing so, they also fished their cell phones out to begin filming this extremely romantic scene.

Now left sitting alone at the table, Noelle could only blush with slight discomfort as she tucked her hair behind her ears. In a shy tone, she then asked, “What on earth do you think you’re doing, Preston…?”

“You should very well understand what my intentions are, Noelle… Please understand that I’ve already liked you for the longest time, and I swear that I’ll take good care of you for the rest of my life if you agree to be with me! With that said… Please be my girlfriend!” replied Preston in a serious tone.

“Holy! Go on, accept him!”

“Accept him! Accept him!”

After hearing such a serious proposal, there was no way that the audience was going to remain silent. Upon hearing the audiences’ chants, a smug look instantly formed on Preston’s face.

However, Noelle clearly didn’t look like she appreciated any of this. As she felt her face get hotter and hotter, she suddenly stood up before saying, “I’ve already told you that I have no intentions of getting into a relationship at the moment!”

Following that, she grabbed her bag before turning around to leave!

Clearly not expecting her to just leave like that, the embarrassed Preston immediately called out, “Wait! Noelle!”

Noelle, however, didn’t stop walking. Now that he had failed, the petals on the ground almost seemed like they were mocking him, and Preston ended up tossing his bouquet of roses to the ground in anger.

As he immediately began chasing after Noelle—with slight reluctance—Yulisa and the others excitedly followed after them, hoping to witness what would happen next.

When Yulisa passed by Gerald, however, she made sure to purposely push him to the side with contempt as she shouted, “Move aside!”

For some reason, all the girls simply assumed that Noelle would’ve already agreed to Preston’s proposal and become his girlfriend if Gerald hadn’t caused her to be in a bad mood earlier!

“Can’t you see how many people are trying to pursue Noelle? Despite Preston being such a rich and excellent young man, Noelle still didn’t agree to be his girlfriend! With that in mind, why is someone like you even still courageous enough to ask for her phone number? Just get lost already!” scowled another one of Noelle’s friends—rather unceremoniously—as she glared at him before immediately running off with the other girls.

With all that had just happened, Gerald couldn’t help but let out a deep internal sigh. As if he ever had any intentions of pursuing Noelle! He just wanted to befriend her so that he would be able to get her to willingly hand him a drop of her blood! Whatever the case was, things were now definitely getting a bit too complicated than he would’ve liked.

With that in mind, he was now rather hesitant on whether now was the right time to continue catching up to and pestering her.

As Gerald pondered his dilemma, three people simply sipped on their Coke as they continued looking at him. They had been calmly spectating this entire scene for a while now.

“Hey boss, did you see that? Though that kid looked like he was interested in pursuing that Noelle girl, I guess he was just one step too slow from that Preston kid! Looks like he’s thoroughly regretting it now!” said one of the men with a chuckle.

“Hah! I just can’t help but get mad when I see such wimpy guys, you know? I really feel like beating him up now! One has to be bold and shameless when pursuing a girl, you know? If he was, then he’d definitely have been able to get any girl he wanted!” scoffed another of the three men.

“Since you’re saying that, why don’t you head over there and teach that kid a thing or two then, Zacky? I heard you were quite an experienced lover yourself back in university!” replied what seemed to be the boss of that group as he patted Zacky on the shoulder. While he did so, however, he continued staring at Gerald with a somewhat odd gaze.

“Hah! With my tricks, he’ll be able to get that girl easy! Let’s bet ten meals on whether what I said ends up becoming true or not!” said Zacky.

“I call bullsh*t! Whatever the case is, do be careful. With his heart just freshly broken, he may attempt to beat you up, you know? Of course, if he does agree to let you teach him and he ends up getting that girl, those ten meals will be on me!” added the first man who had spoken with a chuckle.

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“Hah! If he really intends to beat me up then I’d gladly allow him to make the first blow!” sneered Zacky as he got up and began walking toward Gerald.

Gerald himself had just made up his mind that whatever his next course of action was, he still needed to find Noelle first.

Before he could leave, however, he suddenly heard someone calling out, “Hey, kid! Hold on a minute!”

Sensing that a firm hand was attempting to grab onto his shoulder—before he could even turn to see who was calling him—Gerald’s body instinctively went on the defensive.

With Zacky’s hand inches away from his shoulder, Gerald tilted his shoulder slightly, causing a rebound in energy that immediately sent Zacky flying backward!

It was only after knocking over at least a dozen tables and chairs that Zacky finally came to a halt!

“F*ck!” shouted Zacky, feeling as though he had just suffered a massive defeat as he clung onto his now-numb arm.

Even the boss and the other man had already stood up by this point, both having bitter expressions on their faces as their eyelids twitched rapidly. They were both well aware of how strong Zacky was, and under regular circumstances, no normal man could ever hope to defeat him! With that in mind, that broken-hearted kid was terrifyingly powerful!

“Stop right there, kid! You can’t just walk away after hitting someone!” shouted the two men as they instantly began approaching Gerald, intent on grabbing him.

Seeing that, Gerald simply tossed the men out of the Dominoes with barely any trouble.

“Are you guys really that free?” said Gerald coldly as he instantly began leaving without even turning to look at the two confused men who were now lying on the street.

“…M-Mr. Crawford…?” muttered the boss in astonishment after catching a glimpse of Gerald’s face while he was being thrown out. Still frozen in shock, the boss then watched as Gerald stopped walking forward.

Upon hearing that familiar voice, Gerald’s body instantly began quivering as he turned around to see if it truly was him. Upon seeing what the boss looked like, the indifferent expression on Gerald’s face immediately turned into delight as he smiled while shouting excitedly, “Aiden? Aiden, is that really you?”

“Mr. Crawford… So it really is you!” shouted Aiden in return as he immediately got to his feet in his excitement.

The person standing before Gerald now, was none other than Aiden who had previously joined the army. Pleasantly surprised to see his old friend here, Gerald then replied, “It’s been ages since we’ve last met, Aiden!”

With that, both of them quickly ran over to each other in embrace. Since it had been a good two years since they had last met, Aiden was already crying in his excitement.

As it turned out, after Aiden had enlisted in the army to serve as a soldier back when Jett was still wreaking havoc in Mayberry, he had made great progress in the army since Aiden was already a person with a good foundation in the first place.

Once his recruitment company ended, Aiden had joined a special company to further his training. He was now in Mayberry since he had been entrusted with certain tasks.

After completing some of the tasks, he and his men had come over to Mayberry University to grab something to eat before continuing on with their work, which eventually led to the current scene.

“I still remember the massive changes Mayberry had undergone the moment you went missing… Regardless, I only returned about two days ago. After catching up on some things, I had initially planned to contact Mr. Lyle to ask him where you were. Alas, I found out that at the time, Mr. Lyle had gone on a business trip to Lugaw City!” explained Aiden once all four of them were seated in that Dominoes again.

While listening to Aiden talk, Gerald noticed how much tanner and muscular he was now. In fact, Aiden was also much more mature and stable now, unlike the young and reckless Aiden he used to know. What more, Aiden seemed to be quite a capable boss as well now! It made Gerald happy to see his younger brother all matured and grown up.

Naturally, they had much to talk about, and after a long chat, Aiden turned to look at Gerald before saying, “Still, to think that you aren’t loyal to us at all, brother! After all, despite you doing well and all, you didn’t even bother informing us of your current situation the moment you made it back safely to Mayberry! Instead, you just went off to Mayberry University to pursue some girl!”

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“Now Aiden, you know me well enough to know that I’m not the kind of person who enjoys chasing after girls in the first place! I’m only doing what I did since I need that girl to help me with something!” replied Gerald as he shook his head, a wry smile on his face.

Gerald chose not to go into detail—about the fact that he needed invigorating blood from a female with a strong yin physique—since he didn’t want Aiden to worry about him.

Since both Aiden and Yoel had already helped him a lot in the past, now that they could finally afford to have a stable life, Gerald didn’t want to drag them into his own problematic situations again. Explaining things in only the most general sense was an active choice on Gerald’s part.

“Hahaha! I see, I see… Well if that’s the case, consider yourself lucky to have bumped into me! After all, if you didn’t already know, I’m an expert at pursuing girls!” said Aiden with a laugh.

“As I’ve said, I’m not trying to pursue her… I’m simply trying to get her to help me do something willingly!” mumbled Gerald in a softened tone.

“I get it, I get it… Well, that sounds similar to trying to pursue her anyway!”

“…Regardless, I do agree that I’m lucky to have bumped into you today, Aiden! After all, I know that you always have all sorts of tricks ready up your sleeves! Since I’m running out of time, I really need you to help me figure this situation out! To think that she’s already had such a major misunderstanding with me before I could even make a proper move… I truly have no idea how to proceed from here!” said Gerald.

Though he was strong, Gerald still had his own shortcomings. For one, he really wasn’t good at picking up girls.

After all, he was both an honest and inferior student back when he was still in university. In fact, he was so inexperienced with girls that he would immediately begin blushing when he came face to face with one back then!

As for Xavia, it was through sheer coincidence that he was even able to be together with her in the first place.

With that in mind, it was an exceptionally difficult feat for Gerald to even attempt to earn Noelle’s trust without the proper foundations.

“No problem at all, brother! But before that… I’m currently busy with a problem of my own as well. You see, the only task I have left involves capturing someone who’s as slippery as an eel! No matter how many times I’ve hunted him down, he keeps managing to escape my grasp! We’re still searching for him now, but once we manage to locate him, we’re planning to besiege and capture him in Mayberry City!” explained Aiden with a sigh.

Since Aiden had always been extremely sincere toward Gerald, Gerald didn’t doubt his claims at all. What more, Gerald now understood that Aiden was only looking so exhausted due to him having to chase that thief around.

With that in mind, Gerald simply smiled before saying, “I thought your skills were already pretty good earlier! Is the thief truly that capable? How’s he managed to keep escaping right under your noses?”

Upon hearing what Gerald said, Aiden instantly felt his face go red. Skillful? He wasn’t even able to land a single hit on Gerald earlier!

“…Well, that man is honestly more of a beast than an actual man… After all, he’s a rapist! He’s already been involved in many cases, and we were transferred over to help since the initial people on his case were lacking in manpower to hunt him down! While I said that we were still trying to find him, locating him isn’t even the largest issue. The problem lies in successfully capturing him! Our current plan is to set up a trap for him in hopes that he’ll walk right into it!”

“Very well. As long as you guys can lock onto him, you can just leave the matter to me. I’ll help you capture him once and for all!” replied Gerald with a smile.

“…What? Are you serious, brother?” asked Aiden in surprise.

in

sentence ended, Aiden’s intercom suddenly began beeping. With the push of a button, a message began playing

Wakins! He’s currently driving a stolen car on the main road of Mayberry City’s Yonder Street after kidnapping two girls! From the looks of it, he’s

as he and his

“We’ve found him, brother!”

“Nice! Let’s go then!”

that worried about locating her again. What more, he truly needed Aiden’s help to

the end. After all, Gerald was the kind of person who wouldn’t hesitate to do

this was how their

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thief to head to South Street. Once he was there, they would force him into the trap and capture him as soon

that in mind, Aiden quickly drove there and within

waiting for the thief on South Street. Aiden truly wasn’t kidding when he said

the situation?” asked Aiden the second he came close enough

be trying to stop him from advancing any further here. Speaking of which, why are there only three of you? Didn’t you say that you managed to get more capable

since he was busy observing the surrounding terrain. After all, if he was going to stop the rapist, then he first needed to check the area for any possible escape routes that the criminal

skills, abilities, and confidence, he was being extra careful since Aiden had already mentioned that the

as he possibly could. Another reason he was being this careful because Gerald was well aware that he couldn’t use his inner strength yet. If only he could,

the area anyway, which was why Gerald wasn’t

beside Aiden—instantly said in

name, another young man from her team came running toward

are the odds?’ Gerald thought to himself, a bitter smile on his face.

what he could remember, the last he had met both of them was about a year and a half ago when he was still pretending to be Sanderson in order to take down the Schuylers. At the time, Maia

Gerald had made sure to leave behind several pieces of evidence detailing the family’s crimes for Maia. As a result, Maia took full credit for solving the incident. He was even kind enough to leave a personal note for Maia, stating that he was simply offering a

kept tabs with how Maia was doing up till this very day. To think that she had already returned to Mayberry for some time. What more, from the

course, that naturally meant that the man with

slap across his face just from seeing Gerald again. In a way, for Warren, seeing Gerald simply caused him to feel like

been a long time since I’ve last met you, Gerald. I only heard about what happened to you upon returning to Mayberry City. From what I was told, you broke

Gerald was actually rich now. With that in mind, she then asked in a tone that suggested that she

working. I simply returned since I have something to do. I’m also here to help Aiden!” replied Gerald with a

said Maia and Warren simultaneously,

at Aiden, Maia then asked, “He… He’s the help that you

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replied Aiden rather

caught by surprise by how capable and impressive Gerald now was. Regardless, after witnessing Gerald’s true strength with his very own eyes, Aiden

was going to be completely honest, even the most legendary of fighters in the military district weren’t

and Warren took turns

currently dealing with the very cunning and capable Maverick! As a rich heir yourself,

to invite one of the legendary people from the army to help them with

Gerald is

ended, the intercoms suddenly

swiftly approaching!

“Roger that!”

and several of them—who were carrying loaded firearms—immediately began setting up the

face. Momentarily turning to look at Gerald, she then shook her head before saying, “I’ll have you know that the murderer this time is extremely cruel and ruthless. You’d best keep

that said, she immediately began leading her group

feel anything. Her opinion on him didn’t really matter to Gerald anyway. What

was being driven wildly down the highway. Several other

Gerald could tell from a glance that the driver was an expert at his craft. Gerald’s assumption was proven when the

to deal with the other

an area that didn’t usually have much going on. As long as they were able to subdue

drove closer to the roadblocks that had been set up, both Maia and Warren couldn’t help but

able to see the roadblocks a mile away. However, he couldn’t really reverse the car

it all! What a bother!” cursed Maverick as he figured that the only way he was going

of the two beautiful girls in the car—who was crying since both she and her friend had their arms and legs tied up—fearfully cried out, “P-please, just let us go! I beg of

was pleading, a bump on the road caused the camera she

you know? Say one more word and

and his scare-filled face looked even more

heard that, the girls immediately zipped their mouths

they were finally quiet again, Maverick returned his gaze onto the road ahead. A wry smile on his face, Maverick then

the roadblock… However, at the very last second, he swerved his steering wheel to the left,

sound from the friction—caused by the car’s wheels—caused the car to momentarily soar in the

again right atop the road behind the roadblocks! Hitting the accelerator once

dumbfounded by all this. Was the maneuver he had just pulled off even possible? A better question yet, was he actually going to be able

help but smile. Things were starting to

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there was a motorcycle nearby, Gerald quickly shouted, “Lend me that motorcycle for a moment,

the keys tossed it at Gerald. After expertly catching it, Gerald quickly slid the key into the motorcycle before stepping on the gas and driving after the

hesitation, Maia and the others quickly snapped out of it. After making

sandwiched between Maverick’s car and the others who were trying to arrest him—slowly getting closer and closer to him through the car’s rear-view mirror, Maverick couldn’t help but curse,

in the car widened their eyes in shock when they realized who was

that’s the guy who broke our camera!” shouted one of the

already evident, the two kidnapped girls were none other than the

photos with their classmates in commemoration of the end of their freshman year! However, everything started going wrong when the guy—who was currently riding

they were eating at Dominoes that afternoon! After eventually managing to get rid of Preston, the group of girls then headed over to North Lane to

Maverick there! The fugitive then captured both Noelle and Yulisa

the location

fugitive was taking them, but the turn of events kept reminding them of certain scenes in horror

death by then, the two of them actively tried not to think about that outcome. Even

Gerald was actually able to catch up to them on his motorcycle,

one? I’ll have you know that you’re still just a rookie!” sneered

he realized that the motorcycle—that

Where the hell is

loud ‘thud’ could be heard on the roof of the car, causing

he on top of

sight of Gerald looking down at him with a smug

steering wheel from left to right, attempting to toss Gerald off the car. However, no matter how much

that he couldn’t afford to continue playing around with Maverick

used one hand to break the sunroof open while simultaneously grabbing onto the driver seat’s door handle. With a single tug, Gerald tore the door

hell?! What in blazes is going on?!” shouted Maverick in sheer horror, his eyes widened as

Maverick could even begin registering what the hell was happening, Gerald had already grabbed onto the handbrake,—through the now broken sunroof—causing the car’s tires to

Maverick’s face was immediately greeted by the impact of the

crazy!” yelled Maverick

entire scene play out. Maia could only gulp before her mouth hung open for a while as she

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that all of this had truly taken place. After all, no normal person would be able to possess the immense strength to just rip a car door open with such ease while being on an

was theoretically possible for someone with immense skill, strength, and balance to do so… It was simply too

so thin and frail and was constantly worrying about how he could make more money to properly feed himself every

some time, as it turned out, he was also

beside Maia in the car earlier, which meant that he saw everything she did. However, he also noticed how Maia had been staring at Gerald for a while

hero to appear in her life for the

see it clearly reflected in Maia’s eyes that her hero had

her heart. After all, he had won the

it turned out, however, that simply

jealousy was sparked in Warren’s heart, Gerald himself was now

best of all, there weren’t even any

this had taken place quite close to a kindergarten, and since it was almost time for the

that classes had ended at that exact

police present had no choice but to cordon

earth happened

“Daddy…? What’s going on…?”

what had just happened, even more parents—who

it! See that young man over there? He’s successfully captured

god! You should’ve seen him in action

in excitement, they simply felt the urge to let everyone know about the thrilling event that had just taken place before

ignoring their children as they ran over to

chanted the children

shouted several of the parents,

Gerald then tossed Maverick onto the ground,

by the turn of events as he was amazed by it. Even while he was being pushed into the police car, he continued staring

the laws of physics didn’t apply

no idea how nervous I was while watching you chase after that thief earlier!” said Aiden,

and embarrassed. It was quite obvious that she wanted to approach Gerald to have a talk with