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!”

their tears fell like raindrops against

both of them cried while rubbing his hands in

that they arrived at

Cedrick’s condition began to stabilize after Joshua injected a stronger dosage of

eyelashes began to twitch, Cedrick woke

scanned his surroundings once his vision

Nico’s reddened

grim look; the tear streaks

noticeable.

“What happened?”

Cedrick sat himself up.

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

hide the truth from

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

‘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

asked, “How bad

far. I have

eyes brimmed with sadness as he continued, “Whatever it

finished, a long silence descended upon the

Cedrick asked softly, “In

she raised his palm with a reluctant look in

that’s assuming you take good care of your

clench his fists till his

tears began

“All right. I understand.”

before he finally nodded his head, seemingly

leave us. I have

back his tears, Joshua nodded before walking out and

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

arm as he walked awkwardly to Cedrick’s

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 depressed Nico simply

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 a

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