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

of them cried while rubbing his hands in an attempt to

until three hours had passed that they arrived at the

condition began to stabilize after Joshua injected a

Cedrick woke

surroundings once his vision gradually returned

then that he noticed Nico’s reddened eyes,

was studying his lab report with an equally grim look;

noticeable.

“What happened?”

Cedrick sat himself up.

he received from the two

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

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

requiring one every five, and then one every three now. Once your body has gotten

furrowed and lips pale, Cedrick asked, “How bad will the

the worst–case scenario, you’ll be paralyzed, and this is the only symptom we can identify so far. I

brimmed with sadness as he continued, “Whatever it

finished, a long silence descended upon the

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

sighed as she raised his palm

that’s assuming you take good care

to clench his fists till his veins

tears began to

“All right. I understand.”

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

leave us. I have something

tears, Joshua nodded before walking

laugh. “Hey man, stop being so sad. I’m

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

suffer after being such a harsh leader toward me.” The words naturally amused Cedrick. “Good. I’m

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

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