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 tears fell like raindrops

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

arrived at the

to stabilize after Joshua injected a stronger

his eyelashes began to twitch, Cedrick woke up in a groggy

his surroundings once his vision gradually returned to

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

equally grim look; the tear streaks

noticeable.

“What happened?”

Cedrick sat himself up.

was the only response he received from the two as a sense of despair filled the

There’s no need to hide the truth from me. I’m ready to accept the

I’ve failed you by not coming up with a cure for your virus after

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 virus has begun to spread through your body. The current fainting spell and the deterioration of your fitness levels you mentioned to Nico are signs of your

furrowed and lips pale, Cedrick asked,

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

he continued,

silence descended upon

letting out a chuckle, Cedrick asked softly, “In

his palm with

five months? And that’s assuming you take

Nico to clench his fists till his veins

tears began to fall onto

“All right. I understand.”

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

please leave us. I have something to discuss with

his tears, Joshua nodded before walking out

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

with his arm as he walked awkwardly to

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

been left vacant. I’ll write you a recommendation letter and have

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