The Ex and Her Riches

Chapter 266

Chapter 266 Countdown To Death

“Boss, you’re awake!”

Upon getting a grip of himself, Nico threw himself forward to check on Cedrick’s condition. Fortunately, the latter was unharmed and wasn’t struck by any bullets.

That can only mean the virus inside him is acting up!

Nico placed his trembling hand on Cedrick’s neck to check his pulse.

Upon feeling its steady rhythm, he heaved a sigh of relief.

Thank God he’s still alive. He just lost consciousness.

After lifting Cedrick by the arm and loading him on his back, Nico calmly gave out instructions.

“Neville, Swain, retreat with me. As for the rest of you, provide cover and retreat in ten minutes. We’ll meet back in Salinsburgh two days later.”

“Got it.”

Once the orders were issued, Nico carried the unconscious Cedrick on his back and fled through the forest.

Following closely behind them, Neville and Swain stayed vigilant for any potential attacks by the enemy.

They subsequently boarded a waiting helicopter and returned to Salinsburgh after leaving the border as fast as they could.

However, Cedrick remained unconscious during the flight. His face grew increasingly pale, whereas his body felt cold to the touch.

When Nico put his hand on Cedrick’s neck again, he noticed that the latter’s pulse was growing weak while his breath began to shallow.

“Hurry up! Fly this bird as fast as you can!” Nico roared as his eyes turned bloodshot.

By then, his voice had begun to choke. “Boss, you can’t die yet! You have to hang in there. We’ll be at the lab soon. Prof. Mallory will definitely save you!”

were still young, their tears fell like raindrops against their

cried while rubbing his hands in an

until three hours had passed that they arrived at the lab in the middle of the

stabilize after Joshua injected a stronger dosage

began to twitch, Cedrick woke up in

scanned his surroundings once his vision gradually returned

then that he noticed Nico’s reddened eyes, a sign that he

report with an equally grim look; the tear streaks

noticeable.

“What happened?”

Cedrick sat himself up.

received from the two as a sense

the truth from me. I’m ready to

emotions as he spoke. “I’m sorry, Cedrick. I’ve failed you by not coming up

then one every three now. Once your body has gotten used to it, there’s no way we can suppress the

and lips pale, Cedrick asked, “How bad will the

can identify so far. I have no idea whether your body will show other symptoms once the suppressant loses its

eyes brimmed with sadness as he continued, “Whatever it is, it doesn’t

long silence descended upon the

a chuckle, Cedrick asked softly, “In that case,

his palm with

months? And that’s assuming you take good care

his fists till his veins

head hung low, quiet tears began to fall onto

“All right. I understand.”

was stunned for a long while before he finally nodded his head, seemingly an acknowledgment of the death sentence the doctor had

have something to discuss with

tears, Joshua nodded before walking out and closing the door behind

his attention to the shocked Nico, he let out a gentle laugh. “Hey man, stop being so sad. I’m not dead yet.

arm as he walked awkwardly

not crying! I’m just ecstatic to see you finally suffer after being such a harsh leader toward me.” The words naturally amused Cedrick. “Good. I’m glad that you don’t have a conscience.” The

write you a recommendation letter and have Neville, Swain, and the others report to you. With your capabilities, I’m sure you’ll take over

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