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!”

still young, their tears fell like raindrops

rubbing his hands in an attempt to

arrived at the lab in the middle of the

Joshua injected a stronger

Cedrick woke up in a

once his vision gradually returned

he noticed Nico’s reddened eyes, a sign that

was studying his lab report with an equally grim look; the tear streaks beneath

noticeable.

“What happened?”

Cedrick sat himself up.

he received from the two as a sense of despair filled

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

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

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

and lips pale, Cedrick asked, “How bad will the

the worst–case scenario, you’ll be paralyzed, and this is the only symptom we can identify so far. I have no idea whether your body will show

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

a long silence descended upon the room, weighing

a chuckle, Cedrick asked softly, “In that case, how long more do I

sighed as she raised his palm with

assuming you take

caused Nico to clench his fists till his veins

quiet tears began to fall

“All right. I understand.”

his head, seemingly an

leave us. I have something to discuss

holding back his tears, Joshua nodded before

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

his tears with his arm as he walked awkwardly to

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

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

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