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 like

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

they arrived at the lab in the

condition began to stabilize after Joshua injected a stronger dosage of the

Cedrick woke up in

his surroundings once his

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

an equally grim look; the tear streaks beneath his eyes were

noticeable.

“What happened?”

Cedrick sat himself up.

was the only response he received from the two as a

the condition my body is in. There’s no need to hide the truth from me. I’m ready to accept the news no matter how

you by

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

lips pale, Cedrick asked, “How

symptom we can identify so far. I have no idea whether your body will show

eyes brimmed with sadness as he continued, “Whatever it is, it

finished, a long silence descended upon the room, weighing down

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

as she raised his palm with

than five months? And that’s assuming you take good

news caused Nico to clench his fists till his veins bulged

his head hung low, quiet tears began to

“All right. I understand.”

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

leave us. I have something to discuss

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

shocked Nico, he let out a gentle laugh. “Hey man, stop being so

with his arm as

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 ignored the

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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