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

while rubbing his hands in

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

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

his eyelashes began to twitch, Cedrick woke up in a

once his vision gradually

he noticed Nico’s reddened eyes, a sign that

lab report with an equally grim look;

noticeable.

“What happened?”

Cedrick sat himself up.

the two as

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 terrible it

he spoke. “I’m sorry, Cedrick. I’ve failed you by not coming up with a cure for your virus after such

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

furrowed and lips pale, Cedrick asked,

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 the

eyes brimmed with sadness as he continued, “Whatever it is, it doesn’t

moment he finished, a long silence descended upon the

asked softly, “In that case, how

as she raised his palm with a reluctant

assuming you

his fists till his veins

tears began

“All right. I understand.”

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

leave us. I have something to discuss with

before walking out and closing the door behind

gentle laugh.

away his tears with his arm as he walked awkwardly

ecstatic to see you finally suffer after being such a harsh leader toward me.” The words naturally amused Cedrick.

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 the position

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