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

of them cried while rubbing his hands in an attempt to

they arrived at the lab in the middle

began to stabilize after Joshua injected a stronger dosage

eyelashes began to twitch, Cedrick

surroundings once his vision

reddened eyes, a sign that

with an equally grim look;

noticeable.

“What happened?”

Cedrick sat himself up.

was the only response he received from the

in. There’s no need to hide the truth from me. I’m

Cedrick. I’ve failed you by not coming up with a cure for your virus after such a long

‘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 spread through your body. The current fainting spell and the deterioration of your fitness levels you mentioned to Nico are signs of your

pale, Cedrick asked, “How bad

the worst–case scenario, 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 symptoms once the suppressant loses its effect against

brimmed with sadness as he continued, “Whatever

descended upon the room, weighing down upon the already solemn

Cedrick asked softly, “In that case,

as she raised his palm with a reluctant

that’s assuming you take

his fists till

hung low, quiet tears began to fall onto the

“All right. I understand.”

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

us. I have something to discuss with

Joshua nodded before walking out and closing

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

away his tears with his arm as he walked

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

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. With your capabilities, I’m

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