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.

side, both of them cried while rubbing his hands in an attempt

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

condition began to stabilize after Joshua

twitch, Cedrick woke up in a

scanned his surroundings once his vision gradually returned

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

was studying his lab report with an equally grim

noticeable.

“What happened?”

Cedrick sat himself up.

from the two as

my body is in. 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 virus after such a long

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

lips pale, Cedrick asked, “How

is the only symptom we can identify so far. I have no idea whether your body will show other

with sadness as he continued, “Whatever it is, it

he finished, a long silence descended upon the room, weighing down upon the

Cedrick asked softly, “In that

as she raised his palm with a

assuming you take

clench his fists till his veins bulged

head hung low, quiet tears began to fall onto

“All right. I understand.”

long while before he finally nodded his head, seemingly

leave us. I have

before walking out and closing the door

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

arm as he

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 depressed Nico simply

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

getting rid of me?” “You have a lot of potential. After my

I’m leaving your “side unless you kill