The Ex and Her Riches novel (Gwendolyn and Maverick)

Chapter 266 Countdown To Death

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!”

As Neville and Swain were still young, their tears fell like raindrops against their will.

by Cedrick’s side, both of them cried while rubbing his hands in

had passed that they arrived at

after Joshua injected a stronger dosage of

to twitch, Cedrick woke up

once his vision gradually returned

Nico’s reddened eyes, a sign that

his lab report with an equally grim

noticeable.

“What happened?”

Cedrick sat himself up.

the only response he received from the two as a sense of despair filled the

the condition my body is in. There’s no need to hide the truth from me. I’m ready

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

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

asked, “How bad will the degeneration

scenario, you’ll be paralyzed, and this is the only symptom we can identify so far. I have no idea whether your body will show other symptoms once the

eyes brimmed with sadness as he continued, “Whatever it

long silence descended upon

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

palm with a reluctant look

And that’s assuming you take good care of

news caused Nico to clench his fists till his veins

hung low, quiet tears began

“All right. I understand.”

before he finally nodded his head, seemingly an

have something to discuss

before walking out

gentle laugh.

tears with his arm as he walked awkwardly to Cedrick’s

leader toward me.” The words naturally amused Cedrick. “Good. I’m glad that you

post, 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

“Boss, are you getting rid of me?” “You have a lot of potential. After my

There’s no way I’m leaving your “side unless you kill me. Besides, Swain and Neville would never agree to