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!”

were still young, their

side, both of them cried while rubbing his hands in an attempt to

arrived at the lab

Cedrick’s condition began to stabilize after Joshua injected

began to twitch, Cedrick woke

once his vision

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

with an equally grim look; the tear streaks beneath

noticeable.

“What happened?”

Cedrick sat himself up.

the only response he received from the two

condition my body is in. There’s no need to hide the truth from me. I’m ready to accept

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

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 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

lips pale, Cedrick asked,

this is the only symptom we can identify so far. I have

brimmed with sadness as he continued, “Whatever

silence descended upon the room, weighing down

“In

raised his palm with a

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

Nico to clench his fists till his veins

head hung low, quiet tears

“All right. I understand.”

head, seemingly an acknowledgment of the death sentence the doctor had passed

I have

nodded before walking out and

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

wiped away his tears with his arm

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 that you don’t have a conscience.” The depressed Nico

Agency has been left vacant. I’ll write you a recommendation letter and have Neville, Swain, and the others report to you.

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