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

cried while rubbing his hands in an attempt

passed that they arrived at the lab in the middle

after Joshua injected a

twitch, Cedrick woke

scanned his surroundings once his

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

with an equally grim look; the tear streaks beneath

noticeable.

“What happened?”

Cedrick sat himself up.

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

I can feel the condition my body is in. There’s no need to hide the truth from me.

sorry, Cedrick. I’ve failed you by not coming up with a

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 virus anymore. Moreover, the virus has begun

lips pale, Cedrick asked,

symptom we can identify so far. I have no idea whether your body will show other symptoms once the suppressant loses its

with sadness as he continued, “Whatever

silence descended upon the room, weighing down upon the already

softly, “In

as she raised his palm

assuming you

his fists till

his head hung low, quiet tears

“All right. I understand.”

nodded his head, seemingly an acknowledgment

us. I have

Joshua nodded before walking out and closing the door behind

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

tears with his arm as he

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

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

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