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

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

they arrived at the lab in the middle of the

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

to twitch, Cedrick woke up

once his vision gradually

was then that he noticed Nico’s reddened eyes,

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

noticeable.

“What happened?”

Cedrick sat himself up.

from the two as a sense of despair

is in. There’s no need to hide the truth from me.

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

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 the virus anymore. Moreover, the virus has begun to spread through your body.

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

be paralyzed, and this is the only symptom we can identify so far. I have no idea whether your body will show other symptoms once the suppressant loses its

as he continued,

descended upon the room, weighing down

letting out a chuckle, Cedrick asked softly, “In that case,

raised his palm with a reluctant look in his

that’s assuming you take good

to clench his

low, quiet tears began

“All right. I understand.”

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

leave us. I have something

holding back his tears, Joshua nodded before walking out and closing the door behind

shocked Nico, he let out a gentle laugh. “Hey man, stop

away his tears with his arm

being such a harsh leader toward me.” The words naturally amused Cedrick. “Good. I’m glad that you don’t

you a recommendation letter and have Neville, Swain, and the others report to you. With your capabilities, I’m sure you’ll take over

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