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.

by Cedrick’s side, both of them cried while rubbing his hands in an attempt to

they arrived at

after Joshua injected a stronger dosage

his eyelashes began to twitch, Cedrick woke up in a

his surroundings once his

Nico’s reddened eyes, a sign that he

studying his lab report with an equally grim look; the

noticeable.

“What happened?”

Cedrick sat himself up.

was the only response he received from the two as a sense of despair

can feel the condition my body is in. There’s no need to hide the truth

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

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,

lips pale, Cedrick asked, “How bad will the

and this is the only symptom we can identify so far. I have

continued, “Whatever it

a long silence descended upon the room, weighing down upon the already

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

palm with a reluctant look in his

And that’s assuming you take good care

Nico to clench his fists till his veins

tears began to fall

“All right. I understand.”

long while before he finally nodded his head, seemingly an

have

before walking

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

away his tears with his arm as he walked awkwardly to

suffer after being such a harsh leader toward me.” The words naturally amused Cedrick. “Good. I’m glad that you don’t have

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

at Cedrick in disbelief, the hurt in his eyes unmistakable. “Boss, are you getting rid of me?” “You have a lot of potential. After my

his head vehemently. “But that isn’t what I want! There’s no way I’m leaving your “side unless you kill me. Besides, Swain