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!”

and Swain were still young, their tears fell

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

stabilize after Joshua

Cedrick woke up

scanned his surroundings once his vision gradually returned

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

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

noticeable.

“What happened?”

Cedrick sat himself up.

the

can feel the condition my body is in. There’s no need to hide the truth from me. I’m ready to accept the news no matter how

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

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 through your body. The current fainting spell and the deterioration of your

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

I have

as he continued, “Whatever it

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

a chuckle, Cedrick asked softly, “In

his palm with

five months? And that’s assuming you take

Nico to clench his fists till his veins

hung low, quiet tears

“All right. I understand.”

long while before he finally nodded his head, seemingly an acknowledgment of

leave us. I have something to discuss

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

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

his tears with his arm as he

The words naturally amused Cedrick. “Good. I’m glad that you don’t have a

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.

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