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Gerald Crawford:The Secretly Rich Man Novel (Invisible or Poorest) Chapter 1201

It was akin to Gerald wearing a bulletproof vest. While having it on allowed Gerald to remain unharmed, other parties wouldn’t be able to get close to him, resulting in them feeling hurt. Though the other party’s problem could be solved should that vest be penetrated, once that happened, Gerald would surely be the one getting hurt next.

It was the reason why he had always hidden his emotions deep inside his heart. He believed that time was the best medicine to cure rancor, and after a long period, everything would simply fade away.

Shaking the thoughts off, Gerald then changed the topic by asking, “I see… What about my buddy, Xeno? How’s he doing?”

“Back when I returned to have my revenge against Jett, I remember that the Moldells had snatched up most of Mayberry’s economic lifeline. While I do know that Yoel ended up getting tortured to the point where he became a beggar, I only heard news about Xeno’s automobile trade not doing too well back then. Sadly, I didn’t have the time or energy to be concerned with too many things at the time!” added Gerald.

“Ah, yes. I wanted to talk about that too. Back then, Jett had been extremely hostile toward any capital or connections involved with you. Of course, Xeno was no exception. Not only was his company ruined by Jett, but that b*stard had even hired people to assassinate him! Thankfully, Xeno is quite smart, so he managed to bring his fiancée along and escape before Jett could murder him. Regardless, once Jett was dealt with, I returned to Mayberry and began getting things right again. Alas, when it came to Xeno, even after asking around everywhere, I found no traces of where he could have possibly gone to, even till this day!” replied Zack with a sigh.

“…I see. It seems that many problems still remain from that incident back then…” replied Gerald as he found himself speechless.

Soon after, the helicopter arrived at Mayberry. As soon as Gerald was within the city’s borders, the jade charm—that he had been holding onto—began vibrating, making a tiny ‘buzzing’ sound.

As it turned out, Master Ghost’s prediction had once more been extremely accurate. The Zirkobsite stone truly was in Mayberry!

In order to find the specific location of the stone, however, he still needed to look for another girl with a strong yin physique. According to what Mr. Ghost had said, the other person could be found in Mayberry.

Gerald was well aware that time was ticking as well. It wasn’t going to be long before the middle of the month arrived, and should he fail to accomplish his task before then, he knew he wouldn’t be able to hide his scent from her for much longer, even with the blood.

Should that scenario happen, Queena would surely hunt him down immediately, causing all the work he had done in the previous days to be rendered useless. With that in mind, Gerald didn’t dare delay it anymore.

“Speaking of which, I’ll be laying low once I return to Mayberry due to certain reasons. Regardless, you and the others should just behave like you normally would!” said Gerald as he looked at Zack.

Just like how he had located Cundrie, Gerald would need to look everywhere in order to find the other person with a strong yin physique. He was also well aware that he wouldn’t be able to find said person just by relying on others.

“Also, which area within Mayberry is usually most crowded by women?” inquired Gerald.

“Well, if it’s a place filled with girls, the university is definitely your best bet. Actually, now that you’ve asked me that, there may be an even better option. You see, there’s currently a function at Wayfair Mountain Entertainment. Felicity and many other celebrities are shooting a film there. As a result, many women—from all over the world—constantly flock around that area to watch them shoot their scenes! If it’s a place with lots of women you want, then Wayfair Mountain Entertainment is the perfect place to go!”

“Excellent!”

With that, the helicopter then sped up and flew directly toward Wayfair Mountain Entertainment. To attract even more women there, Gerald was well aware that getting more celebrities would definitely do the trick. With that in mind, he then told Zack to begin contacting handsome and effeminate men to come over to Wayfair Mountain Entertainment.

To make sure that the celebrities would drop whatever they were doing and come over immediately, Gerald also promised that they would be paid ten times more than they usually would.

Naturally, that did the trick and soon after, the entire city began getting crowded with fans from all over the world.

Once there were enough women around, Gerald began slowly strolling up and down Wayfair Mountain Entertainment, making sure to scan through the women carefully to see if any of them had particularly strong yin physiques. However, to his disappointment, even when noon came, he still couldn’t sense anyone suitable at all!

At long last, Gerald found himself walking over to the area behind the mountain, where a few of the cast and crew currently were. By the looks of it, they had just completed their shooting and were ready to get off work.

It wasn’t long before an extremely beautiful woman caught Gerald’s attention, and when he saw her, he couldn’t help but break into a smile.

The woman in question was none other than Felicity.

From what Gerald had heard, after Felicity had become famous enough, she ended up starring in two relatively successful dramas. Not only that, but she was also active on screen.

Regardless, now that she had gotten off work, Gerald noticed that she was wearing headphones as others instantly began serving her…

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The ones serving Felicity continued following her as they began heading over to a private room within Wayfair Mountain Entertainment.

“Felicity!” shouted Gerald, though only a few extras seemed to have heard his shout.

Turning to look at him, one of the extras then shouted back, “Hey, now! Lots of people come to see Felicity every day you know! Who do you even think you are? Go line up properly like the rest of them!”

Hearing that, Gerald couldn’t help but shake his head with a bitter smile. He had only tried to catch up to her since he was feeling slightly touched to be able to meet up again with such an old acquaintance of his.

Meanwhile, Felicity’s manager was carrying a stack of what seemed to be scripts as she said, “This here is a script written by an internet writer who goes by the name of ‘Two Ears is Bodhi’, Miss Nelson! It’s about a loser who rises up to fame the moment he becomes a rich heir! I’ve already contacted him through Line, and I wonder if you’d be interested to have a look at it.”

Taking a peek at the scripts, Felicity simply pouted before replying, “Just forget it for now and toss it aside! I really don’t have the time or energy to pay attention to it at the moment! I just want to get a good rest for a while!”

Following that, Felicity entered her room, and the manager—who couldn’t really say much after hearing that—simply left.

Upon closing the door behind her, Felicity found herself heaving a long sigh. While development that year had gone by rapidly and she had finally managed to achieve her life-long wish, Felicity still felt like there was something lacking in her life…

No matter how much she gained, she simply couldn’t feel happy for some reason…

Regardless, she was just about to remove her makeup and take a bath when suddenly, she caught a whiff of cigarette smoke in her room. Felicity, for one, never smoked, which was why the scent was so evident to her.

At that moment, the doors of the closet in her room burst open, and out stepped a big-bellied, bald, middle-aged man who was wearing a suit and a pair of leather shoes.

Laughing lasciviously, the nicotine stains on his teeth were clear as day.

“You… Chairman Zabka!” shouted Felicity as she instantly began taking a few steps back.

The one who was currently standing before her went by the name of Chairman Zabka. While he was her sponsor, he had constantly given her strange looks before this. Now that he was daring enough to hide in her room, Felicity could easily tell what exactly it was that he wanted from her.

Now already close to the door, Felicity immediately ran over to it to make her escape. Alas, Chairman Zabka was faster than her!

Grabbing onto her arm, Chairman Zabka barely gave any time for Felicity to scream as he quickly stuffed Felicity’s mouth with a white cloth!

Though she did attempt to struggle free, Felicity soon felt her body growing weaker and weaker.

“I’m sure you’ve long known about my feelings for you, Felicity… Yet why did you keep avoiding me? I’ve yearned for you for nights on end, you know? I really can’t take it anymore!” said Chairman Zabka as he tossed Felicity onto the bed.

“N-no…!” replied the enfeebled Felicity as she continued trying to struggle to no avail.

“Worry not, I’ll video what we’re about to do next in extreme detail… As long as you listen obediently to me and serve me well, I won’t post the video on the net! If you don’t… Well, let’s just say you’re going to be getting even more famous! Hahaha!” warned Chairman Zabka before laughing lasciviously.

Everything had been perfectly planned. Not only had he waited in Felicity’s closet for a long time just to do this, but he had also ordered someone to set up shooting equipment in her room!

Knowing that nothing could stop him now, Chairman Zabka then began undressing rather menacingly.

He had just taken his pants off when he heard someone shout, “Make a pose, Chairman Zabka!”

“Of course!” replied Zabka out of habit as he instantly turned around to pose.

Soon enough, however, his eyes began widening as his body quivered in place.

“…Who… Who the hell are you? How did you even get in here?”

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At the sight of the person who was currently standing at the door alongside two black-suited bodyguards behind him—who were both holding video cameras—Desmond Zabka immediately slid on his clothes again.

From what Desmond could tell, the two bodyguards seemed even more professional than the d*mned photographers in his crew. After all, he hadn’t heard any footsteps. Hell, he didn’t even hear the door being opened!

‘I’m done for! They’ve definitely captured everything I’ve done earlier on tape! If that footage gets spread around then Felicity’s behind-the-scenes boss will definitely break all my limbs off!’

Zabka hadn’t been afraid of doing his own recording since he knew he could always manipulate it enough to make the assailant seem like it wasn’t him. If things had gone according to plan, he could’ve even used it to threaten Felicity!

“How long do you plan on filming, you b*stard?! You got a death wish or something?! Who do you work for?!” scowled Desmond as he immediately tried pouncing on them to snatch the cameras away.

However, all it took was a single kick from one of the bodyguards to send the man—who weighed over a hundred kilograms—flying back into the room and smashing against the dressing table!

After watching the mirror get shattered to pieces upon Zabka’s impact, Gerald then asked, “Are you two done shooting the video?”

“Yes, Mr. Crawford!” replied both the guards in unison.

“Then go make the preparations!”

After nodding and bowing slightly toward Gerald, both of them then hurriedly left the room.

As for Felicity, the second she realized that it was Gerald who had saved her, she was so excited that she almost burst into tears. Even though she couldn’t move, her mind was finally at ease now.

“You… You b*stard! Are you planning to threaten me?! Just tell me how much you want already! Actually, before you say anything, I’ll tell you now that I have several powerful connections in Mayberry! Since I’m feeling generous, I’ll pay you fifteen thousand dollars to delete that video! If you accept, I’ll consider today’s incident to never have happened! If you chose not to accept, however… Well, don’t blame me for what’s going to happen to you next!” warned Desmond as he somewhat calmly began lighting a cigarette.

society for so long, Desmond had already seen much and gained quite a bit of insight into how the world operated. From his previous experiences, he knew that he could just bribe paparazzi like these to pacify them. Once they deleted the photos or footage, Zabka would simply send someone over to secretly assassinate them! Nobody would know what happened, and he would just continue

the familiar muffled sounds of a

replied, “Alright, make it quick then! Be

to what I said earlier? Is fifteen thousand dollars still too little for you? Who the hell do you even

his confidence slowly sinking, his gut telling him that Gerald was

steep cliff right outside the window, you know?”

Desmond as he glared

messed with the wrong girl… She’s my classmate and friend, you know? And I once swore that I’d make anyone who dared to harm those close to me pay a heavy price… With that said, I’ll

so immense that Desmond felt like he had just been thrown into a freezing dungeon. Trembling even more now as chill after chill ran down his spine, Desmond then shouted, “H-how dare you! It’d do you good to research more

merely because of money or to collect evidence for juicy

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so, knowing about all this now was a little too

lifted Desmond—till his feet couldn’t touch the ground—before tossing him out the room! Naturally, the bodyguards from before quickly took

that done, Gerald slid an incense stick out of his sleeve, lit it, and began letting Felicity breathe in

he recalled how all this had begun in the first place. Just as he was about to knock on Felicity’s door earlier, he had heard

immediately fired up at that moment, Gerald quickly calmed himself down.

why he had quickly formulated the events that had

feeling much better after smelling Gerald’s incense. The moment the feebleness was gone, she immediately sat up excitedly and embraced Gerald before

with the thought that this was all just a dream. That when she eventually woke up, the person she had yearned for, for so long

How could you be so careless and not have a few bodyguards with

actually try to frame me… I admit, I was way too naïve! But enough about me! When… When did you come back, Gerald? Naomi and I went looking for you the second we heard that you had disappeared,

off, seemingly remembering something

It’s all in the past now. What matters is that we’re safe and sound now.

Speaking of which, Gerald… Did you return to Mayberry just to see me…?”

touched girl still felt the urge to ask that question. After all, who knows, there could be a chance that it truly was

Gerald, which

he had wanted to meet up with her sooner or later, he hadn’t returned to Mayberry just to see her. His main objective was still to find another girl with a

of all people knew better than to use ambiguous words

disappointment could be seen on Felicity’s face as she said, “…I see! Regardless, I’m glad to see that you’re

been, recently? I know you’ve been busy shooting a film here in Mayberry, but have you contacted her at all while you were here?”

class to act with us! Still, though I did consider asking Naomi to stay by my side, I refrained after hearing how much she was enjoying her job now. Speaking of which, I’m sure you’ve already

aware of that much,” replied Gerald with a

may not sound like much, she had previously always agreed to my lunch invitations! When I asked her what the problem was, she simply remained silent and sulky!” said

get the rest you deserve. You know, I plan to return to Mayberry University tomorrow.

course!” replied

school also made it possible for him to kill two birds with one stone. He still needed to look

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was currently

front

a woman and a man seemed to be talking to her as the trio walked further

the two of them

have happened…?’ Gerald thought to himself as he continued watching them inquire Naomi

kept a safe distance from the trio in his car, Gerald made sure to constantly be

done questioning her—before driving off in the direction of Mayberry First High School which wasn’t

quite disappointed as she continued carrying the ingredients

long hair and fair skin, Naomi was now a teacher and Gerald could sense

drove close to her before pressing

to look at the luxurious-looking car that was

quickening her pace. She utterly hated these kinds of playboy rich heirs who assumed that they

‘How disgusting!’

At some point, Gerald

him honk his car again, Naomi faced her back against the car before scowling, “Are you mad? Get

natural for those around the neighborhood to get drawn to the scene. In fact, several

wasn’t the least impressed with the individual driving the car. Quite frankly,

car window, Gerald looked at Naomi with a smile before asking, “Now, now, is there a need for such a bad

familiar voice, Naomi suddenly began trembling all over. That voice… It made her doubt for a second whether she was truly awake or just

see for herself, Naomi found herself loosening her grip and dropping all the groceries she had in hand! Though the girl hadn’t cried in the longest time,

Constantly yearning to hear his familiar voice again, she oftentimes found herself recalling the times when she had first met Gerald back in university. Due to him being a nice person with

university had never been able to stand Gerald back then, Naomi had always found him to be quite brilliant. She was able to see all his good

then. If the two of them had become a couple from the very beginning, maybe she wouldn’t

thoughts off, the now red-eyed Naomi

then smiled while looking at her before replying, “Who else could I

wasn’t able to hold herself back any longer. Rushing over to him, she immediately wrapped her arms

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about the worst-case scenarios. It was the reason why she was so

living in the neighborhood were already

be nice being so rich! I’m sure he can do whatever he pleases!” said one

was returning from a stroll in a nearby park—heard it. Finding his comment strange, she then realized

she quickly made her way through the crowd and was shocked to see that her daughter—alongside some man whose back was facing her—was

heir truly is capable… All he did was say a few things to that beauty to gain her affection!” said another

the

the impression that her daughter was getting bullied, she then rushed over and pulled Naomi away from the stranger’s embrace while before, “You b*stard! Unhand

care less whether the person was a rich heir or not. As long as he was trying to take advantage of her daughter, she was

“Now listen here, you-”

saw who the person her daughter had been hugging was, her angered face slowly turned into

you really Gerald…?” asked the woman, her shock evident in her

It’s truly been a long time since we’ve last met each

was bullying Naomi! Well, now that I know who you are, do come in!” replied Naomi’s

illness back then, her sudden change in mood was really no

and immediately headed off to cook the ingredients that Naomi had brought home with her. According to

about to say no to that, and he simply sat on a sofa,

Gerald eventually asked about the two people that Naomi had talked with back at the entrance of

of her head, Naomi then explained, “If you hadn’t reminded me about it, I would’ve surely forgotten about it by now… I even promised the two that I’d head over to the school to help them get to the bottom of the incident once I

asked Gerald, realizing now that the ‘incident’ had something to

scholarships of the senior students! The thing is, all that money suddenly went missing the night before the scholarship money was to be distributed! As if that wasn’t already troubling enough, a woman by the name of Yazmin Yallop keeps asserting that Naomi

initially wanted to deal with the situation in a low-key manner, that madwoman reported the case to the police and insisted that Naomi was the perpetrator! That’s the reason why the officers were looking for her in the first place!”

added, “I’m sure you’re well aware that Naomi isn’t such a person, right Gerald? After all, even though your subordinates keep trying to hand her money,

believe her!” replied Gerald with

bygones! Just giving away thirty thousand dollars for something she didn’t do? Not on my watch! There’s no way I’m allowing

exactly is this

position in the grade she’s teaching in. I didn’t even have a say in it when I got recommended to get the role during the conferring of academic titles… However, she fully doubts

so gentle all the time! Some people are just like this, you know? The more you respect her, the more she’ll think how easily bullied you are. I’ve already told you to tell Chairman Lyle about

about this mom. Regardless, I need to head over to the school since

your school to have a look around anyway. Let’s just head over together!” replied Gerald as he

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wouldn’t rely on others to help her. In fact, she would still refuse to beg others for help, even if she couldn’t solve

probably feeling guilty about asking for his—and in turn, Zack’s—help after receiving so much of his money during their last

she still behaves like a silly girl…’ Gerald thought to himself as he drove Naomi to

both of them had just taken a few steps into the school when a female student—carrying a backpack—saw Naomi and called out, “Miss Milton!

she was one of Naomi’s students. Though her clothes were well kept and her face was considerably beautiful, Gerald could tell that the girl barely had any confidence in her. After all, she hardly even dared to raise her

haven’t gone home yet, Sherry?” asked Naomi in

lowering her head even more, Sherry then replied, “I-I was told to stay back at school, miss… I’ve already written about how you remained at school throughout the entire day the day before yesterday… They told me that it could be used as evidence! I’m really sorry I can’t help with much, Miss Milton! But I truly believe that you weren’t the one

end of her sentence, the

truth and that’s all that matters to me… Regardless, your results have been wavering slightly of late… It’s almost time for the final high school exam you

Sherry then nodded before

averted his gaze from Sherry, disallowing Naomi from noticing

hardworking, I was always willing to stay back at school to teach her… However, it was about a month ago

as a teacher, you should be concerned about her life as well. You should take note of whether there are any sore spots that she refuses

previously worked as a teacher yourself,” said

a Biology teacher for a short period, but then

and soon enough, both of

of them could already hear

willing to suddenly fork out so much

do anything…”

moment when Gerald and Naomi decided to step

at the teacher who looked to be around the age of twenty-four, Gerald remembered how Naomi had