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!”

their tears fell like raindrops against

his hands in an attempt to provide his

arrived at the lab in the middle of the

began to stabilize after Joshua injected a stronger dosage of

twitch, Cedrick woke up in

his surroundings once his vision gradually returned

Nico’s reddened eyes, a

with an equally grim look;

noticeable.

“What happened?”

Cedrick sat himself up.

from the two as a sense

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

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

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

asked,

so far. I have no idea whether your body will show other symptoms once the suppressant loses its effect against

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

he finished, a long silence descended upon the room, weighing down upon the

Cedrick asked softly, “In that

his palm

than five months? And that’s assuming you take

to clench his

his head hung low, quiet tears began to fall onto

“All right. I understand.”

his head, seemingly an acknowledgment of the death sentence

please leave us. I have something to discuss with

back his tears, Joshua nodded before walking out and closing

laugh. “Hey

away his tears with his arm as he

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 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 capabilities, I’m sure you’ll take over the position within

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