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!”

were still young, their tears fell

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

that they arrived at the

began to stabilize after Joshua injected a stronger dosage of

to twitch, Cedrick woke up in a

once his vision gradually returned to

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

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

noticeable.

“What happened?”

Cedrick sat himself up.

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

condition my body is in. There’s no need to hide the truth

as he spoke. “I’m sorry, Cedrick. I’ve failed you by not coming

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.

furrowed and lips pale, Cedrick asked,

identify so far. I have no idea whether your body will

with sadness as he continued,

silence descended upon the room, weighing down upon

a chuckle, Cedrick asked softly, “In that case, how

his palm with a reluctant

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

Nico to clench his fists till

tears began to fall onto the

“All right. I understand.”

he finally nodded his head,

leave us. I have something

nodded before walking out and closing the

gentle laugh. “Hey man, stop being

with his arm as he

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

write you a recommendation letter and have Neville, Swain, and the others report to you. With your capabilities, I’m

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