Chapter 589
The Secretly Rich Man
Gerald Crawford:The Secretly Rich Man Novel (Invisible or Poorest) Chapter 589
While Gerald was walking next to Giya, his phone started to ring. It was a call from Zack.
âGerald, thereâs a celebrity banquet tonight and I hope that youâll attend. Since a master treasure appraiser from the South will be attending, you can have him appraise the jade pendant when you meet him. A few other celebrities from Mayberry will be attending as well.â
Zack was still helping Gerald track down Xavia.
He had brought up the celebrity banquet a few days ago as well. The celebrity banquet was a yearly event and celebrities from all walks of life usually turned up. Since it wouldnât look good on Geraldâs part if he refused to attend, Gerald simply agreed to go.
When evening came, Gerald arrivedâtogether with Yoel and Aidenâat the banquet which was being held at Mountainview Manor. As was expected, the venue was packed.
The large manor was usually used for gathering events, second only to Wayfair Mountain Entertainment.
The owner of Mountainview Manor, was Wallace Quinnens, a middle-aged man in his forties whom Gerald had met on several occasions. Due to Wallaceâs slick personality, Gerald didnât really have a good impression of him.
âWell look whoâs here? Itâs Mr. Crawford!â said Wallace as he hurriedly trotted over when he saw Gerald, Yoel, and the rest.
Many other wealthy businessmen began approaching Geraldâs group as well, and the parties all greeted each other.
âHello, Mr. Quinnens!â greeted Gerald as he forced a smile. A greeting was good enough.
Yoel then headed to a familiar round table in the manor and took a seat. The moment he sat down, Wallace immediately jogged over and said, âHey, Yoel, Aiden! You canât sit here today!â
âHuh? What do you mean by that, Wallace?â asked Yoel, dumbfounded.
He had attended similar celebrity banquets like this in the past. This seat in particular was always taken by his godsister, Jessica Crawford. As Jessicaâs godbrother, he naturally sat together with her.
Now that Geraldâhis godbrotherâwas the richest man in Mayberry, Jessicaâs seat was Geraldâs to take. This of course, meant that both Aiden and Yoel should continue to sit where they usually did.
âThereâs nothing inherently wrong, but though youâve sat here in the past, this year, some things have changed so you canât sit here anymore,â sneered Wallace.
The attendees for this yearâs banquet were celebrities from all over the city. Seeing what had just happened, the big bosses and rich businessmen surrounding Gerald began walking over.
âHumph, if we canât sit here, then we wonât! Itâs not like we want to see your face anyway. Letâs find another seat, Aiden. You stay here, Gerald!â
Naturally, Yoel had to think about his godbrother first. Just as Gerald was about to sit down, Wallace shouted again. âHold it!â
âWhat now?â By then, even Zack and Michael had come over to see what the commotion was about.
âIâm afraid that Mr. Crawford canât sit here this year either,â said Wallace with a laugh.
âAre you out of your mind, Wallace? What did you say? Say it again if you dare!â shouted Yoel as he grabbed Wallace by his collar.
This son of a b*tch was seriously getting on his nerves.
âNo need to be so aggressive, Yoel! Iâll just repeat the statement one final time, this seat isnât for Mr.
Crawford this year!â said Wallace with a smirk.
âExplain yourself,â ordered the rich men standing by Geraldâs side.
âWe just have an even more important guest coming today, and this seat is reserved for him!â
explained Wallace as he shook Yoelâs hands off him.