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

had passed that they arrived at the lab

Cedrick’s condition began to stabilize after Joshua

eyelashes began to twitch, Cedrick woke up

his surroundings once his

reddened eyes,

report with an equally grim look; the tear streaks beneath

noticeable.

“What happened?”

Cedrick sat himself up.

from the two as a sense of despair filled the

no need to hide the truth from

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

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

asked, “How bad will the degeneration

symptom we can identify so far. I have no idea

he continued, “Whatever

upon the room, weighing down upon the already solemn

letting out a chuckle, Cedrick asked softly, “In

raised his palm with a reluctant

And that’s assuming

to clench his fists till his veins bulged

quiet tears began to

“All right. I understand.”

was stunned for a long while before he finally nodded his head, seemingly an acknowledgment of

have something to

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

out a gentle laugh. “Hey man, stop being so sad. I’m not dead

with his arm

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 depressed Nico simply

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 position

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