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 tears fell like raindrops against their

rubbing his hands in an attempt to provide

hours had passed that they arrived at the

Joshua injected

eyelashes began to twitch, Cedrick woke up in a

his surroundings once his vision

Nico’s reddened eyes,

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

noticeable.

“What happened?”

Cedrick sat himself up.

he received from the two as a sense of despair filled

no need to hide the truth from me. I’m ready to accept the news no

tried to 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

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.

asked,

we can identify so far. I have no idea whether your body

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

silence descended upon the room, weighing down

Cedrick asked softly, “In that

she raised his palm with a reluctant look in his

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

Nico to clench his fists till his

head hung low, quiet tears began to

“All right. I understand.”

while before he finally nodded his head, seemingly

I have something to discuss with

his tears, Joshua nodded before walking out and closing

let out a gentle laugh. “Hey man, stop being so sad.

arm as

words naturally amused Cedrick. “Good. I’m glad that you don’t have a conscience.” The depressed

“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.

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