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 tears fell like raindrops

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

passed that they arrived at the lab

after Joshua injected a stronger dosage of the

Cedrick woke up in a

surroundings once his vision gradually returned

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

lab report with an equally grim look; the tear streaks beneath his

noticeable.

“What happened?”

Cedrick sat himself up.

response he received from the two as a sense of despair filled

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

he spoke. “I’m sorry, Cedrick. I’ve failed you by not coming up with a cure for your

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

furrowed and lips pale, Cedrick asked, “How bad

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

sadness as he continued, “Whatever

finished, a long silence descended upon the

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

she raised his palm with a reluctant look in his

assuming

his fists till his

head hung low, quiet tears

“All right. I understand.”

was stunned for a long while before he finally nodded his head, seemingly an acknowledgment of the

leave us. I have something to

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

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

arm as he walked awkwardly to Cedrick’s

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

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

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