Slumdog Billionaire Husband novel Chapter 23

Chapter 23 Gerald’s Past

At the exit of the airport, the three people looked at Gerald with different expressions.

The man had a hint of ridicule on his face. It was a kind of disdain.

Beside him stood a girl wearing a pair of long boots. She looked capable. Now, she had a long face as if she was angry.

The other woman had long hair and wore a white dress. She looked cold and looked at Gerald with a complicated expression on her face. There was a bit of hatred and a bit of astonishment in her expression!

“Doreen, you know Gerald?” Audrey asked Doreen Cousy in surprise.

Doreen did not speak, but the man next to her said in a weird tone, “Of course, we do. He is the son of the Kenneth family in Sacramento.”

Hearing this, Audrey looked at Gerald in surprise.

The Kenneth family in Sacramento was the top family in the country. If Gerald was a member of the Kenneth family, it would make sense for Bradley to be polite to him.

However, Audrey was still confused. She had asked someone to investigate Gerald’s past. Before, Gerald was just an

ordinary construction worker.

Did the people of the Kenneth family need to go to work at the construction site?

Did Gerald go there to experience a new life?

At this time, the man spoke again, “Nine years ago, he was an influential figure in Sacramento. As for his reputation….

Heehee!”

Gerald frowned deeply!

This matter was related to why Gerald entered the Night Watch.

Gerald came from the Kenneth family in Sacramento, but his family was only a branch of the big family. Of course, he was a part of the Kenneth family anyway, and his family was also considered rich.

Moreover, Gerald’s grades were quite good at that time, and he was valued by the elders of his family.

But when Gerald was 18 years old, there was an accident. That accident was a shame that would follow Gerald forever and it almost sent Gerald to prison. But at that time, Gerald was fooled by an old man and brought to the Night Watch!

However, in the eyes of people in Sacramento and the Kenneth family, Gerald was already in prison.

Gerald knew two people among the three in front of him.

Doreen was Gerald’s high school classmate. They also entered the same college. However, Gerald dropped out not long

after he attended school.

This man was someone Gerald knew from college. His name was Henley Zumthor, and he was Doreen’s pursuer.

When Gerald was still a student, because he and Doreen were close, Henley had always disliked Gerald. During his college days, Henley even found someone to bully Gerald. At that time, Gerald had not yet entered the Night Watch and knew nothing about martial arts. Thus, it was difficult for him to fight back!

At that time, Doreen seemed to be not very interested in Henley. Gerald also did not expect that after nine years, Doreen and Henley had come to Los Angeles together.

As for Doreen, Gerald had also had a crush on her in the past.

After all, Doreen was indeed very beautiful. Gerald and Doreen had known each other since junior high school, but Gerald had never revealed his feelings for Doreen.

Doreen’s family background was very good, and she was a proud girl. It was a coincidence that Gerald was able to get

close to her.

When Gerald disappeared from Sacramento, everyone thought that he had been imprisoned.

After a short moment of shock, Gerald’s expression returned to normal.

Audrey asked curiously, “An influential figure? How so?”

“The Kenneth family is a wealthy family. Gerald committed a crime and went to prison. He disgraced the Kenneth family, making them lose a large sum of money. Thus, the Kenneth family kicked him out of the family,” Henley said with a faint smile. “I am right, you rapist?”

Hearing the word “rapist“, Audrey was stunned.

Doreen’s expression became even more complicated.

Gerald frowned. He ignored Henley’s words. He just looked at Doreen and said calmly, “I was wronged.”

Doreen’s expression did not change at all. She shook her head and said, “It’s all over. I don’t care anymore.”

Gerald nodded. It was enough for him to explain it in one sentence. Whether Doreen believed it or not wasn’t that important. Nine years had passed, and that bit of feeling had already been buried deep in the bottom of Gerald’s heart.

Seeing that the moment was somewhat awkward, Audrey coughed and said, “Let’s go first. The car is parked outside.”

Doreen nodded and walked toward the outside of the airport. After taking two steps, she suddenly stopped and said, “Gerald, we are all Doreen’s seniors. We want to have a chat with her, and you don’t have to come with us!”

Audrey frowned but did not speak.

But Gerald shrugged his shoulders indifferently. He didn’t mind it.

On the side, Henley looked at Gerald and revealed a complacent smile.

“Doreen is right. With your current attire, it is not suitable for you to walk with us,” Henley said with a sneer.

Doreen did not even turn around. After finishing her words, she walked out directly.

Audrey gave Gerald an apologetic smile and then ran out.

Henley stayed behind. He looked at Gerald and said with a sneer, “I thought you were going to spend the rest of your life in prison. I didn’t expect you to come out so soon. Let me tell you, Doreen and I are going to get married. But there is no point in telling you. People like you are no longer in the same world as us.”

After saying that, Henley gave Gerald a disdainful look and then ran out.