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 .