Rising from the Ashes (Andrew) novel Chapter 613

Chapter 613 Simon frowned in confusion .

Mr.

Eslinger , Ive never understood why youre so determined to control the Aickers .

I mean , with your abilities , you could easily build your own powerful legacy .

Bane snorted coldly .

What do you know about my ambitions ? Cedric and I were once fellow apprentices under the same mentor , Mr.

Gregory Sivan .

From the start , Cedric was inferior to me in every way whether in medicine , combat , or earning Mr.

Sivans favor .

The man wasnt even in my league .

Simon looked skeptical .

If thats true , then why are you here all alone ? Meanwhile , Mr.

Aicker has established a family empire thats thriving in Jayrodale .

Banes expression darkened , his face twisting into a grimace .

Funny you should ask .

My story isnt too different from yours .

He paced slowly as he continued .

Cedric was a nobody at the Advanced Medical Institute , a clown obsessed with weird herbs and remedies .

I was respected , one of the Institutes top figures , while he was ignored by everyone .

But somehow , that pathetic fool became Mr.

Sivans favorite .

Bane clenched his jaw as his voice grew harsher .

Mr.

Sivan even married off his daughter , our junior apprentice Beatrice , to that loser ! Simons eyes widened in shock .

Wait , are you telling me youre just like me , who had his girl stolen ? Damn .

Banes scarred face twitched as he suppressed the urge to slap Simon .

Watch your mouth ! My case is nothing like yours .

He sneered .

Sure , Cedric inherited Mr.

Sivans legacy and got Beatrice , but I didnt fall behind him in terms of skill or power .

Still , Mr.