DreameNovelChapter 564 +25 BONUS Cedric was shaking with rage.
He raised his hand, ready to strike Simon, who sneered in defiance.
Mr, Aicker, look around.
So many people are watching.
Are you sure you want to cut ties withright here? Simons voice dripped with arrogance.
He continued, If you do, by tomorrow morning, every major and minor power in Jayrodale will know that the Aicker family has splintered.
Do you really think you can handle the consequences of that scandal? Without me, the Aickers wont even be relevant anymore! Simons bitter words were laced with hatred and conceit.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtCedric quivered with fury and hissed through gritted teeth, Youve gone mad ! Youre blinded by greed and ambition.
As soon as we return to the Aicker residence, youll pack your things and leave .
From this day forward, you are no longer my apprentice ! Simons face contorted with rage.
Fine ! You wantgone? Then giveFran as my wife, and pass the leadership of the Aickers to me. Otherwise, I wont leave ! Do you really think that will happen? Cedric spat.
Youre right about one thing the Aickers need an heir, and Fran cant shoulder the entire burden alone. But Id rather let the family dissolve or hand it over to Andrew than give it to a poisonous snake like you. Simons eyes burned with fury.
So thats it? Youd give everything to that pretty faced Andrew? What is it about him that makes you so biased? What does he have that I dont ? Cedric gave a cold laugh.
What do you lack compared to him? Everything.
You dont even cclose.
I held back the truth all these years to protect your ego, but now that youve crossed the line, its tyou heard it.
Compared to Dr.
Lloyd, youre an incompetent fool in every respect.
Cedrics voice grew even colder.
Id rather have Fran be Andrews mistress than let her marry you.
At least that way, her life wont be ruined under your control.
With a final glare, Cedric turned on his heel and stormed off leaving Simon shaking with rage.
Simon stood there, his fists clenched as he watched Cedric walk away.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmHe muttered under his breath, You senile old fool! Youre digging your own grave! His humiliation and resentment surged in waves, consuming him with each passing moment.
He replayed Cedrics words in his mind, how Cedric would rather see Francesca with Andrew than with him. That thought clawed at Simons pride like a searing wound.
As his mind spiraled with hatred, Cedric climbed the platform at the center of the crowd, drawing everyones attention.
The platform was set up for the Moonlit Apothecarys grand opening ceremony reserved for special guests. The atmosphere shifted as Cedric ascended, his face clouded with frustration.
People sensed that something was amiss.
Andrew, who had been welcoming Mark and other guests noticed the tension and immediately found Francesca.
He asked, Fran, whats going on between your grandfather and Simon ?Francesca signed in frustration. Im not entirely sure.
I argued with Simon earlier, but I left before things escalated.
I wouldnt be surprised if he tried to force my grandpa to marryoff to him again.
Thats all that maniac ever thinks about ! C
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