Chapter 564  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 with me right 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 wereced with hatred and conceit.


    Cedric 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 want me gone? Then give me Fran 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 coldugh.


    What do youckpared to him? Everything.


    You dont evene close.


    I held back the truth all these years to protect your ego, but now that youve crossed the line, its time you heard it.


    Compared to Dr.


    Lloyd, youre an ipetent 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 re, 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.


    He 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 reyed Cedrics words in his mind, how Cedric would rather see Francesca with Andrew than with him


    That thought wed at Simons pride like a searing wound.


    As his mind spiraled with hatred, Cedric climbed the tform at the center of the crowd, drawing everyones attention.


    The tform 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 weing Mark and other guests, noticed the tension and immediately found Francesca.


    He asked, Fran, whats going on between your grandfather and Simon ? Francesca sighed in frustration. Im not entirely sure.


    I argued with Simon earlier, but I left before things escted.


    I wouldnt be surprised if he tried to force my grandpa to marry me off to him again.


    Thats all that maniac ever thinks about ! C