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 an attempt to provide his body

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

condition began to stabilize after Joshua injected a

eyelashes began to twitch, Cedrick woke up in a groggy

once his vision gradually returned to

Nico’s reddened eyes, a sign

with an equally grim

noticeable.

“What happened?”

Cedrick sat himself up.

was the only response he received from the

the truth from me.

tried to hold back his emotions as he spoke. “I’m sorry, Cedrick. I’ve failed you by

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

and lips pale, Cedrick asked, “How

be paralyzed, and this is the only symptom we can identify so far. I have no idea whether your body will show other symptoms once

eyes brimmed with sadness as he continued, “Whatever

a long silence descended upon the room, weighing

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

palm

And that’s assuming you

clench his fists

low, quiet tears

“All right. I understand.”

while before he finally nodded his head, seemingly

leave us. I have

tears, Joshua nodded before

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

with his arm as he walked awkwardly to

harsh leader toward me.” The words naturally amused Cedrick. “Good. I’m glad that

I’ll write you a recommendation letter and have Neville,

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

I’m leaving your “side unless you kill me. Besides, Swain and Neville