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!”

and Swain were still young, their tears

his hands in an attempt to provide his

they arrived at the lab in the

began to stabilize after Joshua injected a stronger dosage of

twitch, Cedrick woke

his surroundings once his

noticed Nico’s reddened eyes,

was studying his lab report with an equally grim look; the tear streaks beneath his eyes were

noticeable.

“What happened?”

Cedrick sat himself up.

he received from the two as a sense of

the truth from me. I’m ready to accept the

Cedrick. I’ve failed you by not coming

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

Cedrick asked, “How bad

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

long silence descended upon the room, weighing down upon

chuckle, Cedrick asked softly, “In that case, how long

sighed as she raised his palm with a reluctant look in his

And that’s assuming you take

caused Nico to clench his fists till his veins bulged

his head hung low, quiet tears began to fall onto

“All right. I understand.”

a long while before he finally nodded his head,

I have something to discuss with

holding back his tears, Joshua nodded before walking out

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

his tears with his arm as he

crying! 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

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

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