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!”

Neville and Swain were still young, their tears fell

both of them cried while rubbing his hands in an attempt to provide his body

passed that they arrived at the

to stabilize after Joshua injected a

Cedrick woke up in

scanned his surroundings once his vision gradually returned to

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

equally grim look;

noticeable.

“What happened?”

Cedrick sat himself up.

the two as a sense of

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

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

the lab report with his trembling hands, he continued, “Your body has begun to resist the ‘suppressant due to its overuse. 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

Cedrick asked, “How bad will

be paralyzed, and this is the only symptom we can identify so far. I have no idea

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

upon the room, weighing down upon the already

softly, “In that case, how long more do I

she raised his palm

And that’s assuming you

his fists till

his head hung low, quiet tears

“All right. I understand.”

head,

leave us. I have something to

Joshua nodded before walking out and closing

a gentle laugh. “Hey man, stop being so

his arm as he walked awkwardly

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

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 you’ll take over the

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