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!”

Swain were still young, their

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

wasn’t until three hours had passed that they arrived

to stabilize after Joshua injected a stronger dosage

began to twitch, Cedrick woke up

his vision gradually returned

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

grim look; the tear streaks beneath his

noticeable.

“What happened?”

Cedrick sat himself up.

was the only response he received from the two

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

hold back his emotions as he spoke. “I’m sorry, Cedrick. I’ve failed you

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

lips pale, Cedrick asked, “How bad will

I have no idea whether your body will show other symptoms once the suppressant loses its effect against the

sadness as he continued, “Whatever it

he finished, a long silence descended upon the room, weighing down upon the already

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

as she raised his palm with

months? And that’s assuming you take

Nico to clench his fists till his veins bulged

quiet tears began to fall onto the

“All right. I understand.”

before he finally nodded his head, seemingly an acknowledgment of the death sentence the doctor had passed

have

back his tears, Joshua nodded before walking

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

his tears with his arm as

words naturally amused Cedrick. “Good. I’m glad that you don’t have a conscience.” The depressed Nico simply looked

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

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