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.

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

that they arrived at the lab in the middle of

after Joshua injected a stronger dosage of the

Cedrick woke up in

scanned his surroundings once his vision gradually

that he noticed Nico’s reddened

with an equally grim

noticeable.

“What happened?”

Cedrick sat himself up.

response he received from the two as a sense of

the truth from me. I’m ready to accept the

“I’m sorry, Cedrick. I’ve failed you by

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

Cedrick asked, “How bad will the

we can identify so far. I have no idea whether your

with sadness as he continued, “Whatever

descended upon the room, weighing down

out a chuckle, Cedrick asked softly, “In that

sighed as she raised his palm

that’s assuming

clench his fists till his veins bulged

tears began to fall onto the

“All right. I understand.”

he finally nodded his head, seemingly

I have something

Joshua nodded before walking out and closing the door behind

let out a gentle laugh. “Hey man, stop being so sad. I’m not

his tears with his arm as he walked awkwardly to Cedrick’s

ecstatic to see you finally suffer after being such a harsh leader toward me.” The words naturally amused

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

“Boss, are you getting rid of me?” “You have a lot

shook his head vehemently. “But that isn’t what I want! There’s no way I’m leaving your