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