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

them cried while rubbing his hands in

three hours had passed that they arrived at

Joshua injected a

Cedrick woke up in a groggy

surroundings once his

noticed Nico’s reddened eyes, a

an equally grim look; the tear streaks beneath

noticeable.

“What happened?”

Cedrick sat himself up.

the two as a

I 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 terrible it

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

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. Moreover, the virus has begun to spread through your body. The current fainting spell and

pale, Cedrick asked, “How bad will

you’ll be paralyzed, and this is the only symptom we can identify so far. I have no idea whether your body will show other symptoms once the suppressant loses

with sadness as he continued, “Whatever

descended upon

“In that case, how

sighed as she raised his palm with a reluctant look

five months? And that’s assuming you take good

clench his fists till

tears began to fall

“All right. I understand.”

long while before he finally nodded his head, seemingly

please leave us. I have

nodded before walking out

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

away his tears with his arm as he

toward me.” The words naturally

vacant. I’ll write you a recommendation letter and have Neville, Swain, and the others report to you. With your capabilities, I’m sure you’ll take over the position within a

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