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.

of them cried while rubbing his hands in an attempt to provide his body some

had passed that they arrived at the lab in the middle of

after Joshua injected a stronger dosage of

twitch, Cedrick woke up

his vision gradually returned to

was then that he noticed Nico’s reddened eyes, a sign that

an equally grim look;

noticeable.

“What happened?”

Cedrick sat himself up.

the two as a sense of despair filled

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

sorry, Cedrick. I’ve failed you by not coming up with a cure for your virus

‘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

furrowed and lips pale, Cedrick asked, “How bad will

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

with sadness as he continued,

silence descended upon the room, weighing down upon the already

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

as she raised his palm with a reluctant look in

months? And that’s assuming you

caused Nico to clench his fists

tears began to

“All right. I understand.”

for a long while before he finally nodded his head, seemingly an acknowledgment of the death sentence the doctor had passed

I have something to discuss

before

Nico, he let out a gentle laugh. “Hey man, stop being so sad. I’m

tears with his arm as he walked awkwardly

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 depressed Nico simply looked away

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

his eyes unmistakable. “Boss, are you getting rid of me?” “You have a lot of potential. After my death, that’s the

his head vehemently. “But that isn’t what I want! There’s no way I’m leaving your “side unless you kill me. Besides, Swain and Neville would