Rising from the Ashes BY Only For You Novel

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.

Aicker , I know what just said was disrespectful .

But you know how much I care about you and Fran .

Ive always been loyal to both of you .

Im only speaking the truth , even if its unpleasant .

If Fran doesnt marry me , who else is going to support this family and its legacy ? Cedrics eyes narrowed with cold fury .

Fine .

Since youve decided to bare it all , let me make something very clear -you and Fran will never happen .

Ever .

Your so called loyalty to me ? Dont make me laugh .

What you 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 making Simon flinch .

Simon stammered , M Mr .

Aicker .

You knew all of that ? Cedrics voice was cold as steel .

You think Ive been blind ? Ive known about your decelt for years ! I only held back because I raised you and didnt want to destroy the future I had worked to build for you .

But youve been sneaking into our training chambers , stealing forbidden techniques , and practicing dangerous , unapproved methods to boost your strength .

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

Your entire knowledge of our martial arts and medicine wouldve been erased .

Simons face turned pale before quickly twisting in defiance Fine , I admit it ! Ive been practicing those techniques .

Ive learned from the darker , forbidden paths of medicine .

So what ? I never used any of it to harm you or Fran ! Cedric roared in anger .

And you still dont think youve done anything wrong ? Youre a disgrace , Simon ! Simons eyes reddened as he shouted back , Im not wrong ! You just dont have the guts to admit it ! Youre too afraid to push boundaries .

You refuse to study the power at your fingertips , and because of that , the Aickers have fallen behind ! He gestured wildly as he continued Look at the Weller family ! Look at the Rhodes family ! Theyve left us in the dust because youre too timid .

If it werent for me , the Aickers wouldnt even be considered part of the elite anymore .

Youve achieved nothing in years !