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

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

hours had passed that they arrived at the lab in

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

his eyelashes began to twitch, Cedrick woke

once his

he noticed Nico’s reddened eyes, a sign

his lab report with an equally grim look; the tear

noticeable.

“What happened?”

Cedrick sat himself up.

response he received from the two as a sense of despair filled

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

spoke. “I’m sorry, Cedrick. I’ve failed you by

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

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

the only symptom we can identify so far. I have no idea whether your body will

continued, “Whatever it is, it doesn’t

descended upon the room, weighing

asked softly, “In that case, how long more do

his palm with a reluctant look in

months? And that’s assuming you take

news caused Nico to clench his fists till his veins

head hung low, quiet tears began to fall

“All right. I understand.”

for a long while before he finally nodded his head,

have

tears, Joshua nodded before

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

wiped away his tears with his arm as he walked

naturally amused Cedrick. “Good. I’m glad that you

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

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