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 against

rubbing his hands in

they arrived at the lab in the middle of

after Joshua injected

twitch, Cedrick woke

once his vision gradually returned to

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

studying his lab report with an equally grim look; the

noticeable.

“What happened?”

Cedrick sat himself up.

response he received from the two as a

condition my body is in. There’s no need to hide the

tried to hold back his emotions as he spoke. “I’m sorry, Cedrick. I’ve failed you by

then one every three now. Once your body has gotten used

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

you’ll be paralyzed, and this is the only symptom we can identify so far. I have no idea whether your body will show other

eyes brimmed with sadness as he continued, “Whatever it

long silence descended upon the room, weighing down upon the already

out a chuckle, Cedrick asked softly, “In that

as she raised his palm with a reluctant look

five months? And that’s assuming you take

Nico to clench his fists

his head hung low, quiet tears began to

“All right. I understand.”

a long while before he finally nodded his head, seemingly an acknowledgment of

us. I have something to discuss with

his tears, Joshua nodded before

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

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

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 ignored the

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. With your capabilities, I’m sure you’ll take over the position within a

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