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!”

young, their tears fell like

rubbing his hands in an attempt to provide

had passed that they arrived at the

to stabilize after Joshua injected a stronger dosage of the

twitch, Cedrick woke up in a

scanned his surroundings once his vision gradually returned

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

lab report with an equally grim look;

noticeable.

“What happened?”

Cedrick sat himself up.

received from the two as a sense of despair filled

need to hide the truth from me. I’m ready to accept the

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

seven days before requiring one every five, and then one every three now. Once your body has

and lips pale, Cedrick asked, “How bad

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 effect against the

sadness as he continued, “Whatever it is,

finished, a long silence descended upon the room, weighing

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

sighed as she raised his palm

that’s assuming you take

news caused Nico to clench his fists till

head hung low, quiet tears

“All right. I understand.”

before he finally nodded his head, seemingly an acknowledgment of

us. I have

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

attention to the shocked Nico, he let out a gentle laugh. “Hey

wiped away his tears with his arm as he

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 looked

write you a recommendation letter and have Neville, Swain, and the others report to you. With your

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