DreameNovelChapter 563 E +25 BONUS Cedric had silently observed the entire heated exchange between Francesca and Simon.
He said nothing until Francesca stormed off in anger, leaving him to fix Simon with a stern glare before finally speaking Simon, why do you insist on tormenting yourself over Fran ? Cedric asked, his voice calm but firm. Simons face flushed with both embarrassment and rage, Mr.
Aicker, its not that I want to bother her! She lied toshe madethink she was with Andrew when she wasnt.
How is that not a direct insult to me? Cedric let out a cold snort.
Youre my top apprentice, Simon.
If you have nothing to hide, why would someones words be enough to humiliate you? Simon gritted his teeth.
Its not just that! III inherit everything from you one day, and the Aickers dont have any male heirs to carry on the legacy.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtIf you promise Fran tothe Aickers will have a secure future and so will she ! Cedric was so furious he actually chuckled.
You ungrateful fool! Do you even hear yourself? Simon straightened up defiantly.
Mr.
Aicker, I know what just said was disrespectful.
But you know how much I care about you and Fran.
Ive always been loyal to both of you.
Im only speaking the truth, even if its unpleasant.
If Fran doesnt marry me, who else is going to support this family and its legacy? Cedrics eyes narrowed with cold fury.
Fine.
Since youve decided to bare it all, letmake something very clear -you and Fran will never happen.
Ever.
Your so called loyalty to me? Dont makelaugh.
What you really crave is my knowledge of medicine, our familys martial arts secrets, and Francescas beauty! Cedrics voice grew harsher as he continued, his piercing gaze making Simon flinch.
Simon stammered, M Mr.
Aicker.
You knew all of that? Cedrics voice was cold as steel.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmYou think Ive been blind? Ive known about your decelt for years! I only held back because I raised you and didnt want to destroy the future I had worked to build for you.
But youve been sneaking into our training chambers, stealing forbidden techniques, and practicing dangerous, unapproved methods to boost your strength.
Do you even understand the severity of your actions? By the rules of the Aickers, you shouldve been expelled long ago.
Your entire knowledge of our martial arts and medicine wouldve been erased.
Simons face turned pale before quickly twisting in defiance Fine admit it ive been practicing those techniques. Ive learned from the darker, forbidden paths of medicine.
So what? I never used any of it to harm you or Fran ! Cedric roared in anger.
And you still dont think youve done anything wrong? Youre a disgrace, Simon! Simons eyes reddened as he Οι shouted back, Im not wrong! You just dont have the guts to admit it ! Youre too afraid to push boundaries.
You refuse to study the power at your fingertips, and because of that, the m Aickers have fallen behind Che gestured wildly as he continued Look at the Weller family! Look at the Rhodes family! Theyve left us in the dust because youre too timid. If it werent for me, the Aickers wouldnt even be considered part of the elite anymore.
Youve achieved nothing in years!
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