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!”

young, their tears fell like raindrops

side, both of them cried while rubbing his hands in an attempt

until three hours had passed that they arrived

Cedrick’s condition began to stabilize after Joshua injected a stronger dosage of the

his eyelashes began to twitch, Cedrick woke

surroundings once his

reddened eyes, a sign that

grim look; the tear streaks beneath

noticeable.

“What happened?”

Cedrick sat himself up.

the only response he received from the two as a sense of

need to hide the truth from me. I’m ready to accept the news no matter

emotions as he spoke. “I’m sorry, Cedrick. I’ve failed you by not coming up with a cure for your virus after

now. Once your body has gotten used to it, there’s no way we can suppress the virus anymore. Moreover, the virus has begun to spread through your body. The

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

is the only symptom we can identify so far. I have no idea whether your body will show other symptoms once the

as he continued,

he finished, a long silence descended upon the room, weighing down upon the

letting out a chuckle, Cedrick asked softly, “In that

palm with a reluctant look

than five months? And that’s assuming you take

news caused Nico to clench his

tears began to fall onto

“All right. I understand.”

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

leave us. I have something to

nodded before walking out and closing the

the shocked Nico, he let out a gentle laugh. “Hey man,

with his arm as

see you finally suffer after being such a harsh leader toward me.” The words naturally amused Cedrick. “Good.

since Charles was removed from his post, the position of the director of the Central Intelligence Agency has been left vacant. I’ll write you a recommendation letter and have Neville, Swain, and the others report to you.

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