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!”

their

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

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

stabilize after Joshua injected a

began to twitch, Cedrick woke up in

his vision gradually returned

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

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

noticeable.

“What happened?”

Cedrick sat himself up.

was the only response he received from the two as a sense

the truth from me. I’m ready to accept the news no matter how terrible

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

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,

lips pale, Cedrick asked,

is the only symptom we can identify so far. I have no idea whether

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

descended upon the room, weighing down

a chuckle, Cedrick asked softly, “In that case,

palm with

And that’s assuming you take good care of

caused Nico to clench his

quiet tears began to fall onto

“All right. I understand.”

stunned for a long while before he finally nodded his head, seemingly an acknowledgment of the death sentence the doctor

us. I have something to discuss with

tears, Joshua nodded before walking out and closing

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

with his arm as he walked awkwardly to Cedrick’s

just ecstatic to see you finally suffer after being such a harsh leader toward me.” The words naturally

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 take over the position within

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