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!”

still young, their tears fell like raindrops against

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

that they arrived at the lab in

Joshua

eyelashes began to twitch, Cedrick woke up in a

his surroundings once his vision gradually returned

he noticed Nico’s reddened

was studying his lab report with an equally grim

noticeable.

“What happened?”

Cedrick sat himself up.

he received from the

in. There’s no need to hide the truth from me. I’m ready to accept the news no matter how terrible it

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

his trembling 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 virus has begun to spread

pale, Cedrick asked, “How bad

you’ll be paralyzed, and this is the only symptom we can identify so far. I have no idea whether

he continued, “Whatever it is,

moment he finished, a long silence descended upon

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

she raised his palm with a

months? And that’s assuming you

clench his fists till

quiet tears

“All right. I understand.”

for a long while before he finally nodded his head, seemingly an acknowledgment

us. I have something to discuss

his tears, Joshua nodded before walking

a gentle laugh. “Hey man, stop being

arm as he walked awkwardly to Cedrick’s

finally suffer after being such a harsh leader toward me.” The words naturally

continued, “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

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