The Ex and Her Riches

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

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

until three hours had passed that they arrived at the lab in the middle of

Cedrick’s condition began to stabilize after Joshua injected a stronger dosage

began to twitch, Cedrick woke up in a

his surroundings once his

noticed Nico’s reddened eyes, a sign that he

an equally grim

noticeable.

“What happened?”

Cedrick sat himself up.

he received from the two as a sense of despair filled

is in. There’s no need to hide the truth from me. I’m

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

lab 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 virus anymore. Moreover, the virus has begun to spread through your body. The current fainting spell

furrowed and lips pale, Cedrick asked, “How bad

worst–case scenario, you’ll be paralyzed, and this is the only symptom we can identify so far. I have no idea whether your body will show other symptoms once the suppressant loses its effect against

brimmed with sadness as he continued, “Whatever

a long silence descended upon the room, weighing

out a chuckle, Cedrick asked softly, “In that case, how long more do

raised his palm with a reluctant look

that’s assuming you

his fists till his veins bulged

quiet tears began to fall onto

“All right. I understand.”

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

please leave us. I have something to discuss with

before walking out and closing the door behind

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

his tears with his 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.”

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