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 raindrops

Cedrick’s side, both of them cried while rubbing his hands in an attempt to provide his body

until three hours had passed that they arrived at the

after Joshua injected a stronger

eyelashes began to twitch, Cedrick woke up in a

his surroundings once his

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

report with an equally grim look; the tear streaks

noticeable.

“What happened?”

Cedrick sat himself up.

received from the two as

to hide the truth from me. I’m ready to accept the

“I’m sorry, Cedrick. I’ve failed you by not coming up

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 spread through your body. The

and lips pale, Cedrick asked,

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

as he continued, “Whatever it is, it

silence descended upon the room, weighing down

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

as she raised his palm with a reluctant look in

And that’s assuming you take good care of

news caused Nico to clench his fists

low, quiet tears began to fall onto

“All right. I understand.”

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

please leave us. I have

before walking out and closing

he let out a gentle laugh.

his arm as he walked awkwardly to Cedrick’s

you finally suffer after being such a harsh leader toward me.” The words naturally amused Cedrick. “Good. I’m

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

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