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

three hours had passed that they arrived at the lab in the middle

to stabilize after Joshua injected

twitch, Cedrick woke up

his surroundings once his vision gradually

noticed Nico’s reddened eyes, a sign

studying his lab report with an equally grim look; the tear streaks

noticeable.

“What happened?”

Cedrick sat himself up.

received from the two as a sense of despair filled

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

failed you by not coming up with a cure for your virus after such a

five, and then one every three now. Once your body has gotten

asked, “How

and this is the only symptom we can identify so far. I have no idea whether

sadness as he continued, “Whatever

silence descended upon the room, weighing down

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

raised his palm with a

that’s assuming you take good care of your

news caused Nico to clench his fists till

tears

“All right. I understand.”

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

please leave us. I have something

back his tears, Joshua nodded before walking out and closing

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

his arm

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 a conscience.” The

Central Intelligence Agency has been left vacant. I’ll write you a recommendation letter and

me?” “You have a lot of

that isn’t what I want! There’s no way I’m leaving your “side unless you kill me. Besides, Swain and Neville would never agree to go with