Chapter 2086
The Secretly Rich Man
Gerald Crawford: The Secretly or invisible Rich Man Chapter 2086
It seemed that now, not only would they not get any benefits, but they might also be dragged into it as well.
Everyone was thinking of ways to cut relations with the family so that they wouldnât be affected when the family went into a downfall or get involved the moment Kanagawa appeared at their doorsteps.
âSigh, this is the current situation of the Futaba family now. If someone who doesnât know us well comes, he or she would even think that weâre a third class family!â
After they had all left, Takuya slammed his fist onto the table and exclaimed in fury.
He knew that the people in the family would definitely be against it after the news broke out, but he didnât expect them to be so brazen and outright confront him. This made him extremely uncomfortable.
âDonât be angry about it, Patriarch. From the moment they gave 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 donât have to be enraged because of people like them,â One of the family members rushed over to Takuya and massaged his shoulders.
âDonât worry, Fujiko. This time, I wonât allow a lousy man like Kanagawa Kai to take you no matter what!â Takuya held his daughterâs hand and reassured her in a determined tone.
This was a promise made by a father to his daughter.
âI know!â Futaba Fujiko wiped away her 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 of this.
âYou all can go now. Gerald, stay here. I have something to tell you.â Takuya released his daughterâs hand.
Gerald nodded and stayed at the same spot.
The family member who left the last closed the door before exiting.
âGerald, now that itâs just the two of us here, Iâll ask you something, and you have to answer me honestly,â Takuya said after fixing his eyes on Gerald for a long while.
âYou can ask me anything, Patriarch Futaba.â Gerald nodded.
âIâve always been curious about your identity. Fujiko says that you have a strong ability, yet youâre not from the special forces who participate in those big competitions. So, can you tell me who you are?â
Takuya rubbed his hands together.
âSorry I canât tell you about my identity. Iâm just an ordinary citizen of Weston, and Iâm only here in Japan to accompany a friend whoâs joining a war competition for special forces.â Gerald shook his head, chuckling.
âAlright. Then, you and Fujiko are just pretending to be a couple, right?â Takuya was already mentally prepared for it. He understood that someone as strong as Gerald wouldnât be just an ordinary man for sure and was certainly of a special identity that couldnât be disclosed to just anyone for fear that he might get killed once he exposed himself.
âYeah.â Gerald nodded without objecting.
âTo tell you the truth, I, as Fujikoâs father, really hoped that you two could be together as a real couple.
Although it hasnât been a long since Iâve met you, I know how responsible you are as a man, plus, youâll be able to protect her with your ability,â Takuya released a sigh and said slowly.
âPatriarch Futaba, Ms. Fujiko and I are just acting. I still donât have the heart to think about things like romance and relationships for now.â Gerald immediately waved and refused, fearing that the acting would grow into something real, and he wouldnât be able to get out of it.
âI know, I know. Itâs just my wishful thinking.â Takuya waved him down too.
âIâll protect Ms. Fujiko until everythingâs settled. Donât worry about it, Patriarch Futaba.â Gerald smiled as he smoked.