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 tears fell like raindrops against their

while rubbing his hands in an attempt to provide his

that they arrived at the lab in the

stabilize after Joshua injected

to twitch, Cedrick woke up in a

his vision gradually returned

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

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

noticeable.

“What happened?”

Cedrick sat himself up.

received from the two as a sense of

hide the truth from me.

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

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

Cedrick asked, “How bad will

identify so far. I have no idea whether your body will show other symptoms once

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

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

Cedrick asked softly, “In that case, how long more do

as she raised his palm with a reluctant look in

assuming

news caused Nico to clench his fists

head hung low, quiet tears began to fall onto the

“All right. I understand.”

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

I have something to

holding 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

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

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

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