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 raindrops against

his hands in an attempt to provide his body

wasn’t until three hours had passed that they arrived at

Cedrick’s condition began to stabilize after Joshua injected a

to twitch, Cedrick woke

his vision gradually

reddened eyes, a sign that he

grim look;

noticeable.

“What happened?”

Cedrick sat himself up.

he received from the two as a sense of despair filled

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

hold 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

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

asked, “How

we can identify so far. I have no idea whether

he continued, “Whatever it is,

he finished, a long silence descended upon

“In that case, how long

as she raised his palm

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

Nico to clench his fists

low, quiet tears began to

“All right. I understand.”

a long while before he finally nodded his head, seemingly

leave us. I have something

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

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

with his arm as he

you finally suffer after being such a harsh leader toward me.” The words naturally amused Cedrick. “Good. I’m glad

“Ever since Charles was removed from his post, the position of 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

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