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

both of them cried while rubbing his hands in

arrived at the lab in the middle of the

to stabilize after Joshua injected a

Cedrick woke

scanned his surroundings once his vision gradually returned

then that he noticed Nico’s reddened eyes, a

an equally grim look; the tear streaks beneath his eyes

noticeable.

“What happened?”

Cedrick sat himself up.

from the

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

I’ve failed you by not

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

lips pale, Cedrick asked, “How bad will

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

he continued,

a long silence descended upon the room, weighing

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

she raised his palm with a reluctant look

And that’s assuming you take good care of

caused Nico to clench his

low, quiet tears began to fall onto

“All right. I understand.”

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

have

his tears, Joshua nodded before

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

wiped away his tears with his arm as he walked awkwardly

I’m just ecstatic to see you finally suffer after being such a harsh leader toward me.” The words naturally amused Cedrick. “Good. I’m glad

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 sure you’ll take over the position within

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