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

rubbing his hands in an attempt to provide his body some

three hours had passed that they arrived at the

condition began to stabilize after Joshua

to twitch, Cedrick woke

his surroundings once his vision gradually returned to

reddened eyes, a sign

was studying his lab report with an equally grim look; the tear streaks beneath

noticeable.

“What happened?”

Cedrick sat himself up.

response he received from the two

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

tried to hold back his 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

report with 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

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

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

with sadness as he continued, “Whatever

upon the room, weighing

“In that case, how long more do I

palm with a reluctant look in

that’s assuming you take good

to clench his fists till his veins bulged

hung low, quiet tears

“All right. I understand.”

before he finally nodded his head, seemingly an acknowledgment of the

I have something

before walking out and

shifted his attention to the shocked Nico, he let out a gentle laugh. “Hey

arm as he walked awkwardly to

finally suffer after being such a harsh leader toward me.” The words naturally amused Cedrick. “Good. I’m glad that you don’t have a conscience.”

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 Neville, Swain, and the others report to you. With your capabilities, I’m sure you’ll take over the position

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