Chapter 56
Irene thought Cedric might have some Insight and eagerly asked, “Dr. Aicker, you can tell that the pill Dad took was a genuine medicinal pill, right?”
She continued, “I knew it couldn’t be fake since Harvey got them directly from Mistvell Peak It’s perfectly normal for Dad to faint. His body was just too weak for such powerful medicine!” Irene’s analysis was met with a cold laugh from Cedric. He mocked, “You foolish woman, your ignorance knows no bounds. What he had was nothing more than a common supplement pill, yet you dare call it a medicinal pill? You’re all too gnorant–I won’t even waste my energy explaining!”
Irene trembled from the repeated humiliation. If there had been a hole in the ground, she would have gladly crawled into it..
Leroy stammered, “H–Harvey, looks like you were scammed. Even Dr. Aicker says the pill was fake!”
Harvey silently cursed Irene for bringing this up. Even so, he maintained a composed front and said, “Well, Leroy’s right. It seems someone was foolish enough to dare scam me. I’ll make sure Mr. Stevens Senior gets justice for this.”
With that deflection, he shifted all blame to whoever had supplied him with the pill.
Cedric suddenly changed the subject and asked, “Who saved Mr. Stevens Senior earlier? Whoever managed to stabilize his condition so quickly must have impressive medical knowledge.”
Christina pointed at Andrew and said, “Dr. Aicker, Andrew saved Grandpa.” Then, she frantically signaled Andrew to greet Cedric.
However, Andrew did not move a muscle, much to Christina’s frustration. She could not believe how socially inept he was to waste such a golden opportunity.
Cedric studied Andrew carefully and stated, “Young man, I’m impressed by your medical skills. at such a young age. I have an eye for talent, and you show promise. How about becoming my apprentice? I’ll ensure you become a renowned physician.”
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The Stevens family was stunned by this development. Getting accepted as Cedric’s apprenti was like winning the lottery. The Aicker family of Jayrodale was famous for their medical heritage and deep knowledge, and being taken under Cedric’s wing would guarantee a bright future.
Leroy was burning with envy. He eagerly stepped forward and said, “Dr. Aicker, how about taking me on too? I’m exceptionally talented!”
Trene jumped in, shamelessly promoting her son “Dr. Aicker, this is my boy. His sister is the esteemed CEO of Stevens Corporation, so he must be just as capable. Please accept him too!”
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Cedric pointed to his nose in disbelief. “Do I look like a recycling center for rejects to you?” Irene and Leroy retreated in shame, feeling like they had been slapped across the face. They had never felt more humiliated.
Ignoring the mother and son, Cedric turned back to Andrew. “Young man, few catch my eye as potential apprentice. This opportunity is right before you, and it’s up to you to seize it.”
Christina urged, “Andrew, hurry and thank Dr. Acker!”
Harvey added with a smirk, “Yes, Andrew. You’re just a small–time doctor with no status or wealth. If Dr. Aicker takes you under his wing, even just throwing you a few crumbs of knowledge would set you up for life!”
The others watched Andrew with jealousy, cursing the unfairness that this nobody had caught Cedric’s attention instead of them.
Finally, Andrew spoke up, his tone calm and level “I’m sorry, but you’re not qualified to be my teacher.”
