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!”

Swain were still young, their tears fell

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

wasn’t until three hours had passed that they arrived at the lab in the

condition began to stabilize after Joshua

twitch, Cedrick woke

his vision gradually

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

an equally grim look; the tear streaks beneath his

noticeable.

“What happened?”

Cedrick sat himself up.

was the only response he received from the two as a

to hide the truth from me.

I’ve failed you by not

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

lips pale, Cedrick asked,

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 other symptoms

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

upon the room,

asked softly, “In that case, how long

she raised his palm with a reluctant

assuming you take

news caused Nico to clench his fists till his veins bulged

low, quiet tears began to fall

“All right. I understand.”

his head, seemingly an acknowledgment of the death sentence the doctor

leave us. I have something to discuss

holding back his tears, Joshua nodded before

the shocked Nico, he let out a gentle laugh. “Hey

wiped away his tears with his arm as he walked awkwardly

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

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. With your capabilities, I’m sure you’ll

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