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

passed that they arrived

to stabilize after Joshua injected a stronger dosage of

Cedrick woke

his vision gradually returned

Nico’s reddened eyes,

report with an equally grim look; the tear streaks beneath his

noticeable.

“What happened?”

Cedrick sat himself up.

the only response he received from the two

the condition my body is in. There’s no need to hide the truth from me. I’m ready to accept the news no matter how terrible

to 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

lab report with his 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 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

far. I have no idea whether your

eyes brimmed with sadness as he continued, “Whatever

upon the room, weighing down upon the already

a chuckle, Cedrick asked softly, “In that case, how long

his palm with a reluctant look

months? And that’s assuming you take good care of

caused Nico to clench his fists till his

low, quiet tears began

“All right. I understand.”

nodded his head, seemingly an acknowledgment of the

us. I have something to discuss

back his tears, Joshua nodded before walking out and

a gentle laugh. “Hey man, stop being so sad. I’m not dead yet. Now, come

arm as he walked

The words naturally amused Cedrick. “Good. I’m glad that you don’t

been left vacant. I’ll write you a recommendation letter and have Neville, Swain, and

hurt in his eyes unmistakable. “Boss, are you getting rid of me?” “You have

isn’t what I want! There’s no way I’m leaving your “side unless you kill me.