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!”

their tears fell like raindrops against their

of them cried while rubbing his hands in an

until three hours had passed that they arrived at

stabilize after Joshua injected a stronger dosage

eyelashes began to twitch, Cedrick woke up in a

his surroundings once his

reddened eyes, a

with an equally grim look;

noticeable.

“What happened?”

Cedrick sat himself up.

he received from the two

the truth from me. I’m ready to

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

the 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 gotten used to it, there’s no way we can suppress the virus anymore. Moreover, the virus has begun to spread

furrowed and lips pale, Cedrick asked,

only symptom we can identify so far. I have no idea

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

long silence descended upon the room, weighing down upon the already

“In that case, how long more

sighed as she raised his palm with a reluctant

than five months? And that’s assuming

news caused Nico to clench his fists

tears began to fall onto

“All right. I understand.”

before he finally nodded his head, seemingly an

us. I have something to discuss

tears, Joshua nodded before walking out and closing the

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

with his arm as he walked awkwardly to

leader toward me.” The words naturally amused Cedrick. “Good. I’m glad that you don’t have a conscience.”

the director of the Central Intelligence Agency has been left vacant. I’ll write you a recommendation letter and have

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