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

rubbing his hands in an attempt to provide his body

wasn’t until three hours had passed that they arrived at the lab in

condition began to stabilize after Joshua injected a stronger

to twitch, Cedrick woke up in

surroundings once his vision gradually

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

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

noticeable.

“What happened?”

Cedrick sat himself up.

the two as a sense of despair filled the

to hide the truth from me. I’m ready to accept the news no matter how

Cedrick. I’ve failed you by not coming up with a cure for your virus

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 fitness levels you mentioned to Nico are signs of your body

asked, “How bad will the

so far. I have no idea

he continued,

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

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

raised his palm with a

assuming you take good care of

clench his

quiet tears

“All right. I understand.”

finally nodded his head, seemingly an acknowledgment

I have

before walking out and closing the door behind

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

his arm

just ecstatic to see you finally suffer after being such a harsh leader toward me.” The words naturally amused Cedrick. “Good. I’m glad that you don’t have a conscience.” The

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 report to you. With your capabilities, I’m sure you’ll take over the position within

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