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

of them cried while rubbing his hands in an attempt to provide his

passed that they arrived at the

condition began to stabilize after Joshua

to twitch, Cedrick woke up in a groggy

surroundings once his vision gradually

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

grim look; the tear streaks beneath his

noticeable.

“What happened?”

Cedrick sat himself up.

was the only response he received from the two as a

the condition my body is in. There’s no need to hide the truth from me. I’m ready

back his emotions as he spoke. “I’m sorry, Cedrick. I’ve failed you by not coming up with

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

lips pale, Cedrick asked, “How bad

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

sadness as he continued, “Whatever it

descended upon the room, weighing down upon the

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

his palm with a reluctant look in his

And that’s assuming you take

news caused Nico to clench his

head hung low, quiet tears began to fall onto the

“All right. I understand.”

was stunned for a long while before he finally nodded his head, seemingly

leave us. I have something to discuss

tears, Joshua nodded before walking out and closing the door

a gentle laugh.

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

toward me.” The words naturally amused Cedrick. “Good. I’m

I’ll write you a recommendation letter and have Neville, Swain, and the others report

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