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.

them cried while rubbing his hands in an attempt

they arrived at the lab in the middle

after Joshua injected a stronger dosage of

twitch, Cedrick woke up in a groggy

surroundings once his vision gradually returned

reddened

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

noticeable.

“What happened?”

Cedrick sat himself up.

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

need to hide the truth from me. I’m ready to accept the news no matter how terrible

his emotions as he spoke. “I’m sorry, Cedrick. I’ve failed you by not coming up with a cure for your

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, there’s no way we can suppress the virus anymore. Moreover, the virus has

lips pale, Cedrick asked, “How bad will the

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

he continued, “Whatever it is, it doesn’t

long silence descended upon the room, weighing down upon the

asked softly, “In that case, how long

sighed as she raised his palm with a reluctant look

And that’s assuming you

caused Nico to clench his fists till his veins bulged

quiet tears began to fall onto

“All right. I understand.”

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

us. I have something to discuss

his tears, Joshua nodded before walking out and closing the door behind

out a gentle laugh. “Hey man, stop being so sad. I’m not dead yet. Now, come over

with his arm as

see you finally suffer after being such a harsh leader toward me.” The words naturally amused Cedrick. “Good. I’m

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

of me?” “You have a lot of potential. After my death, that’s the best

his head vehemently. “But that isn’t what I want! There’s no way I’m leaving your “side unless you kill