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.

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

wasn’t until three hours had passed that they arrived at the lab in

after Joshua injected a stronger

Cedrick woke up in a groggy

surroundings once his vision gradually returned

he noticed Nico’s reddened eyes, a sign

an equally grim

noticeable.

“What happened?”

Cedrick sat himself up.

the two as a sense

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

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

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 begun to spread through your body. The current fainting spell and the deterioration of your fitness levels you mentioned to Nico are signs of your body

asked, “How bad will the degeneration

only symptom we can identify so far. I have no idea whether your body will show other symptoms once the suppressant loses its effect against the

as he continued, “Whatever it

silence descended upon the room,

softly, “In that

palm with a reluctant look in his

that’s assuming

Nico to clench his fists till his veins bulged

low, quiet tears began to fall onto the

“All right. I understand.”

head, seemingly

have something to

back his tears, Joshua nodded before walking out and closing

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

his arm as he walked awkwardly to Cedrick’s

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

“Ever since Charles was removed from his 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 others report to you. With your capabilities, I’m sure you’ll take over the position within a

me?” “You have a

leaving your “side unless you kill me. Besides, Swain and Neville would never agree to go with