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 tears fell like

rubbing his hands in an

they arrived at the lab in the

condition began to stabilize after Joshua

his eyelashes began to twitch, Cedrick woke up in a groggy

his surroundings once his vision gradually returned to

noticed Nico’s reddened eyes, a sign that

equally grim look;

noticeable.

“What happened?”

Cedrick sat himself up.

received from the two as a sense of despair

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

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

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 and the deterioration of your fitness levels you mentioned to Nico are signs of your body

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

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

brimmed with sadness as he continued, “Whatever it is,

finished, a long silence descended upon the room, weighing down upon the already solemn

softly, “In that case, how

palm with a reluctant look in

And that’s assuming you take good care of

clench his fists till his

tears began to fall onto

“All right. I understand.”

long while before he finally nodded his head, seemingly

have something

before walking out

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

away his tears with his arm as he walked awkwardly to

I’m just 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

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

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