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

rubbing his hands in an attempt to provide his body some

wasn’t until three hours had passed that they arrived at the lab in the middle of

to stabilize after Joshua injected a stronger dosage of the

twitch, Cedrick woke

once his vision gradually returned to

Nico’s reddened

an equally grim look;

noticeable.

“What happened?”

Cedrick sat himself up.

the two as a sense of despair

no need to hide the truth from me. I’m ready to accept

emotions as he spoke. “I’m sorry, Cedrick. I’ve failed you

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 gotten used to it, there’s

Cedrick asked, “How bad will the

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

brimmed with sadness as he continued, “Whatever it is,

upon the room, weighing down

asked softly, “In that case, how long

she raised his palm with a reluctant

than five months? And that’s assuming you take good care of

news caused Nico to clench his fists till his veins bulged

hung low, quiet tears

“All right. I understand.”

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

leave us. I have something

before walking out and closing the

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

tears with his arm as he walked awkwardly to Cedrick’s

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

was removed from 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

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