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!”

Neville and Swain were still young, their tears fell like raindrops

by Cedrick’s side, both of them cried while rubbing his hands in an attempt to provide

they arrived at the lab in the middle

Joshua injected a stronger dosage

Cedrick woke

surroundings once his

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

report with an equally grim look;

noticeable.

“What happened?”

Cedrick sat himself up.

the two as a sense of despair

There’s no need to hide the truth

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

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,

and lips pale, Cedrick asked, “How

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

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

silence descended upon the

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

palm

five months? And that’s assuming you take good care

news caused Nico to clench his fists till

low, quiet tears began to fall onto

“All right. I understand.”

while before he finally nodded his head, seemingly an acknowledgment of the death sentence the

please leave us. I have something

before walking out and closing

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

his tears with his arm as he walked

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

of the director of the Central Intelligence Agency has been left vacant. I’ll write you a

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