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.

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

hours had passed that they arrived at the lab in the

Joshua injected a stronger

eyelashes began to twitch, Cedrick

scanned his surroundings once his

was then that he noticed Nico’s reddened eyes,

his lab report with an equally grim

noticeable.

“What happened?”

Cedrick sat himself up.

the

need to hide the

sorry, Cedrick. I’ve failed you by not coming up with a

trembling 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

lips pale, Cedrick asked, “How

the worst–case scenario, you’ll be paralyzed, and this is the only symptom we can identify so far. I have no

sadness as he continued, “Whatever it

silence descended upon

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

palm with a reluctant

assuming you take good

clench his fists till his veins bulged

tears began to fall onto the

“All right. I understand.”

stunned for a long while before he finally nodded his head, seemingly

please leave us. I have

nodded before walking out and

his attention to the shocked Nico, he let out a gentle laugh. “Hey man, stop being so sad. I’m not dead yet. Now, come over

tears with his arm

words naturally amused Cedrick. “Good. I’m glad that you don’t have a conscience.” The depressed

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 others report to you. With your capabilities, I’m sure you’ll take over the position within

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

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