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

Cedrick’s side, both of them cried while rubbing his hands in an attempt to provide his body some

that they arrived at the lab in

after Joshua

Cedrick

once his vision gradually

Nico’s reddened

his lab report with an equally grim

noticeable.

“What happened?”

Cedrick sat himself up.

the two as a sense

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

hold back his emotions as he spoke. “I’m sorry, Cedrick. I’ve failed you by not coming up with a cure for

lab report with his trembling hands, he continued, “Your body has 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

and lips pale, Cedrick asked, “How bad

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

sadness as he continued, “Whatever it is, it

finished, a long silence descended upon the room, weighing down upon the

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

sighed as she raised his palm with a reluctant look

than five months? And that’s assuming you take

news caused Nico to clench his fists till his veins bulged

his head hung low, quiet tears began to

“All right. I understand.”

his head, seemingly an acknowledgment

leave us. I have

tears, Joshua nodded before walking out and closing

laugh.

his tears with his arm as

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

from his post, the position of the director of the Central Intelligence Agency has been left vacant. I’ll write you

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