Chaptér 261 It immediately dawned on Andrew that Cedric must have made the detox pill. Such medication.


    was not particrly rare, as anyone with decent knowledge of traditional medicine could create it.


    So why did you pretend to still be drunk when you were actually sober? Andrew asked, giving Francesca a curious look.


    Her face turned an even deeper shade of red as she kept her head down, staying silent.


    After a long moment, she finally admitted with embarrassment, I wanted you to... take me home.


    Worried that Andrew might misunderstand, she quickly exined, Its not what you might think.


    I just felt that it wouldnt be safe for a woman to go home alone after drinking


    Since you were already taking Lauren home, I thought could just tag along! Andrew chuckled and said, I wasnt thinking anything else


    Since you both had been drinking, I wouldve made sure to get you both home safely anyway.


    Well, you know what happened after that, Francesca continued


    As soon as you left after dropping me off, Simon snuck in.


    I was terrified and angry, to be honest.


    If you hadnte back in time, I wouldnt know what to do


    Andrew responded, Since you were conscious the whole time and that monster tried to assault you, why didnt you fight back and report him to Dr.


    Aicker? Francesca shook her head and said, If only it were that simple.


    Ive been holding back because Simon is my senior apprentice and Grandpas first disciple


    Andrew raised an eyebrow and asked, Are you afraid of your grandfather finding out about Simons


    attempted assault ? Francesca sighed.


    Im not exactly afraid, but Id rather keep this shameful incident within the family.


    Grandpa values reputation highly, and Simon is his prized student.


    If I exposed-Simons true nature, it would bring shame to the Aicker family, and I fear it might create a rift between them that could tear our family apart.


    Andrew scoffed, Simon is just Dr.


    Aickers apprentice.


    Does he think hes untouchable ? Over the years, Grandpa has handed over many of the Aicker familys affairs to Simon, Francesca exined with a bitter smile


    She added, Simons influence in the family is second only to Grandpas, even surpassing mine.


    Thats why Ive been enduring his advances to prevent internal conflict within the family.


    So whats your n? Andrew asked


    Are you going to keep tolerating this forever? Francesca took a deep breath and stated firmly, Of course not.


    When the opportunity arises, Ill be direct with Simon and tell him I dont have feelings for him and never will


    He needs to 1/2  Chapter 261 move on.


    Andrew shook his head and warned, He doesnt seem like someone who would back down easily.


    When he cant get what he wants, he might act out of spite.


    Even if he does, I wont force myself to ept him, Francesca dered.


    I used to see him as a brother, but his behavior has be increasingly inappropriate.


    Now, he just disgusts me.


    Andrew stood up and said, Its gettingte, and I should head back.


    Get some rest, and dont hesitate to ask for help if you need it.


    Francesca smiled.


    Thank you foring back to save me tonight.


    Andrew dismissed her thanks with a wave and quickly left the Aicker residence.


    He could understand Francescas predicament somewhat.


    After all, he knew well that old families like that valued their reputation above all else and feared public scandal.


    Nevertheless, in Andrews opinion, Simon needed to be eliminated sooner rather thanter, as there was no saying what he might doter.


    It was better to be safe than sorry, no matter how -promising Simons talent was.