"All you do is study medicine, and you're completely out of touch with everything else," Francesca explained. "We're just not compatible."

Cedric finally spoke up. "Simon, I agree that you and Fran aren't a good match. However, as my senior apprentice, you'll inherit my medical legacy, and then you can have any woman you desire."

Simon's face turned red with anger as he pointed at both Cedric and Francesca. He stuttered, "B-But… Y-You…"

He tried to speak, but the words would not come. Sudd