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Gerald Crawford:The Secretly Rich Man Novel (Invisible or Poorest) Chapter 199
At present, Mila and Gerard were in a relationship one level beyond friendship. However, Gerard had yet to pursue her in earnest—all they really did, for the most part, was chat.

Mila kept joking about how Gerard was her pretend-boyfriend, giving him the impression that she had never thought about going any further with him.

And yet, she was always throwing these little tantrums.

Basically, their relationship status was unclear.

Mila’s latest message to him: “I’m asking you a question. Why aren’t you replying? Have you been chatting with another girl these days?”

Girls are sensitive creatures, able to detect the slightest change in the wind.

Recently, Gerard’s behavior had become highly suspicious. Back then, he would always reply to her instantly. Nowadays, a full minute could pass without any answer.

It was a disconcerting situation for Mila.

Gerard didn’t want to lie to her. Anyway, there was no point.

That was

add that last bit. Even if you weren’t just chatting, it’s not like I’d know. You’re an amazing guy. I already expected lots of pretty girls to be after

I’ve only known her for a week. As for her looks… perhaps it’s her

playing all sorts of games

made him feel like she didn’t see him romantically in the

saw him as a friend, even knowing that he was

Queta. She was just a friend he got along with easily.

So the great Mr. Crawford has

your fake boyfriend? And she’s not

him

who exactly she is to you, then: Your best friend? Your lil sis?

Mila—especially that ‘lil sis’ part—Gerard’s

imagined that they were one step away from

truth was that Mila had only seen him as a brother. It made sense, of course—although he had wealth, in terms of charisma, he was probably nowhere near Mila’s

her gentle nature and I admire her bravery! I truly respect the way she goes

One day, I shall simply have to