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

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

passed that they arrived at the

began to stabilize after Joshua injected a stronger dosage

to twitch, Cedrick woke up in a

surroundings once his

was then that he noticed Nico’s reddened eyes, a

report with an equally grim look; the

noticeable.

“What happened?”

Cedrick sat himself up.

from the two as a sense

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

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

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

lips pale, Cedrick asked, “How bad will the

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

he continued, “Whatever it is, it doesn’t look

a long silence descended upon the

a chuckle, Cedrick asked softly, “In that case,

sighed as she raised his palm with

five months? And that’s assuming you take good

news caused Nico to clench his fists till his veins

tears began

“All right. I understand.”

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

leave us. I have

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

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

his tears with his arm as he walked awkwardly

The words naturally

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

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