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!”

Neville and Swain were still young, their tears fell

them cried while rubbing his hands in an attempt to provide his

hours had passed that they arrived at the lab in the middle of the

stabilize after Joshua injected a stronger dosage of the

began to twitch, Cedrick woke up in

surroundings once his vision

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

equally grim look; the

noticeable.

“What happened?”

Cedrick sat himself up.

he received from the two as a

no need to hide the

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

three now. Once your body has gotten used to it, there’s

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

far. I have no idea whether your body will show other symptoms once the suppressant loses its effect against

sadness as he continued, “Whatever

finished, a long silence descended upon

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

his palm with

that’s assuming

his fists till

his head hung low, quiet tears began

“All right. I understand.”

his head, seemingly an acknowledgment of the death sentence the doctor had

have something

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

shocked Nico, he let out a gentle laugh. “Hey man, stop being so sad.

his tears with his arm as he walked awkwardly

harsh leader toward me.” The words naturally amused Cedrick. “Good. I’m glad that

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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