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 against their

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

they arrived at the lab

began to stabilize after Joshua injected a stronger dosage

his eyelashes began to twitch, Cedrick

once his vision gradually returned to

reddened eyes, a sign that he had cried

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

noticeable.

“What happened?”

Cedrick sat himself up.

he received from the two as a sense

can feel 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 terrible it

to hold back his emotions as he spoke. “I’m sorry, Cedrick. I’ve failed you by not

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

pale, Cedrick asked, “How bad will

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

continued, “Whatever it is, it doesn’t look

finished, a long silence descended upon

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

his palm

And that’s assuming you take good care of

his fists

hung low, quiet tears began to fall onto the

“All right. I understand.”

his head, seemingly an acknowledgment of

have something

Joshua nodded before walking out

laugh. “Hey man, stop being so sad. I’m not dead yet. Now,

his arm

to see you 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.” The

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

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