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

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

they arrived at the

after Joshua injected

twitch, Cedrick woke up in a groggy

his

reddened eyes, a sign that he had cried

report with an equally grim

noticeable.

“What happened?”

Cedrick sat himself up.

response he received from the two as a

body is in. There’s no need to hide the truth from me. I’m ready to accept

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

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 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

Cedrick asked, “How bad will

only symptom we can identify so far. I

eyes brimmed with sadness as he continued, “Whatever it is,

silence descended upon the room, weighing down upon the

chuckle, Cedrick asked softly, “In that

palm

months? And that’s assuming you take

news caused Nico to clench his fists till his

head hung low, quiet tears began to fall

“All right. I understand.”

head, seemingly an acknowledgment

please leave us. I have

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

laugh. “Hey man,

with his arm as he walked awkwardly to Cedrick’s

The words naturally amused Cedrick. “Good. I’m glad that you don’t

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

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