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

while rubbing his hands in an attempt to provide his

passed that they arrived at the lab in the

began to stabilize after Joshua

twitch, Cedrick woke up

surroundings once his vision gradually returned to

he noticed Nico’s reddened

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

noticeable.

“What happened?”

Cedrick sat himself up.

only response he received from the two as a sense of despair

in. There’s no need to hide the truth from me. I’m ready to accept the news

as he spoke. “I’m sorry, Cedrick. I’ve failed you by not coming up with a cure for your virus after such a long

with his 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

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

far. I have

sadness as he continued, “Whatever it

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

letting out a chuckle, Cedrick asked softly, “In that case, how long more do I

palm with a reluctant look

than five months? And that’s assuming you take good

clench his fists till his veins

head hung low, quiet tears began to fall

“All right. I understand.”

stunned for a long while before he finally nodded his head, seemingly an acknowledgment of the death

please leave us. I have something

his tears, Joshua nodded before

Nico, he let out a gentle laugh. “Hey man, stop being so sad. I’m not dead yet. Now,

with his arm

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

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

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