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 tears fell like raindrops against their

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

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

Cedrick’s condition began to stabilize after Joshua injected a

eyelashes began to twitch, Cedrick woke up in

his surroundings once his

noticed Nico’s reddened eyes, a sign that

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

noticeable.

“What happened?”

Cedrick sat himself up.

response he received from the two

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

sorry, Cedrick. I’ve failed you by not

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

pale, Cedrick asked, “How

worst–case scenario, you’ll be paralyzed, and this is the only symptom we can identify so far. I have no idea

eyes brimmed with sadness as he continued, “Whatever it is, it doesn’t look

upon the room, weighing down upon

a chuckle, Cedrick asked softly, “In that case, how long

as she raised his palm with a reluctant look in

that’s assuming you take good

clench his

quiet tears began to fall onto

“All right. I understand.”

nodded his head, seemingly an acknowledgment of the

have something

nodded before walking out and closing

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

his tears with his arm as he walked

not crying! I’m just ecstatic to see you finally suffer after being such a harsh leader toward me.” The words naturally amused Cedrick. “Good. I’m glad

continued, “Ever since Charles was 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

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