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!”

and Swain were still young, their tears fell like raindrops against their

them cried while rubbing his hands in an

hours had passed that they arrived

after Joshua injected a stronger dosage of the

twitch, Cedrick woke

scanned his surroundings once his

Nico’s reddened

was studying his lab report with an equally grim look; the tear streaks beneath his

noticeable.

“What happened?”

Cedrick sat himself up.

the two as

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

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

has begun to resist the ‘suppressant due to its overuse. You started off with an injection every seven days before requiring one every five, and then one every three 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

furrowed and lips pale, Cedrick asked, “How

I

as he continued, “Whatever it

finished, a long silence descended upon the room, weighing

chuckle, Cedrick asked softly, “In that case, how long more

she raised his palm with a reluctant look in

five months? And that’s assuming you take good

news caused Nico to clench his fists till his

head hung low, quiet tears began to fall

“All right. I understand.”

before he finally nodded his head,

us. I have

holding back his tears, Joshua nodded before walking out and closing

out a gentle laugh. “Hey man, stop being so sad. I’m not dead yet. Now, come over

tears with his arm as he walked awkwardly to Cedrick’s

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 depressed Nico simply looked away and

Central Intelligence Agency has been left vacant. I’ll 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 the

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