Rising from the Ashes BY Only For You

Chapter 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 to me she made me think 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 ! Ill inherit everything from you one day , and the Aickers dont have any male heirs to carry on the legacy .

If you promise Fran to me the 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.

know what just said was disrespectful

much I care about

to both of you

truth , even

to support this family and its legacy ? Cedrics

Fine .

all , let me make something very clear -you

Ever .

to me ?

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

, M

Aicker .

of that ? Cedrics voice was cold as steel

because I raised you and didnt want to

our training chambers , stealing forbidden techniques , and practicing dangerous , unapproved

even understand the severity of your actions ? By the rules of the Aickers , you shouldve been expelled