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!”

were still young, their

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

they arrived at the lab

after Joshua injected a stronger

eyelashes began to twitch, Cedrick

his surroundings once his vision gradually returned to

noticed Nico’s reddened eyes, a sign that he

an equally grim look; the tear streaks beneath his eyes

noticeable.

“What happened?”

Cedrick sat himself up.

the two as a sense of despair filled the

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

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

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

Cedrick asked, “How bad will the

worst–case scenario, you’ll be paralyzed, and this is the only symptom we can identify so far. I have

as he continued, “Whatever

descended upon the room,

chuckle, Cedrick asked softly, “In that

palm with a reluctant look

months? And that’s assuming you take good

caused Nico to clench his fists till

head hung low, quiet tears began to fall

“All right. I understand.”

he finally nodded his head, seemingly an acknowledgment of the

leave us. I have something

tears, Joshua nodded before walking out and closing the

the shocked Nico, he let out a gentle laugh. “Hey man, stop

wiped away his tears with his arm as he walked awkwardly to Cedrick’s

ecstatic 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 depressed Nico simply looked away and ignored the

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