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!”

and Swain were still young, their tears fell like raindrops against

rubbing his hands

passed that they arrived at the lab in

Joshua injected a stronger

to twitch, Cedrick woke up in

his

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

grim look; the tear streaks beneath his eyes

noticeable.

“What happened?”

Cedrick sat himself up.

he received from the two as a

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

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

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

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

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

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

he finished, a long silence descended upon the

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

she raised his palm with a reluctant look

that’s assuming

news caused Nico to clench his fists till

tears began

“All right. I understand.”

before he finally nodded his head, seemingly an acknowledgment of the death sentence the doctor had

please leave us. I have something

nodded before walking

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

his arm as he walked awkwardly

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 looked away and

“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. With your capabilities, I’m sure you’ll take over the position within

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