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

arrived at the lab in the middle

condition began to stabilize after Joshua injected

to twitch, Cedrick woke up in a groggy

his surroundings once his vision gradually returned to

that he noticed Nico’s reddened eyes, a sign

studying his lab report with an equally grim look; the tear

noticeable.

“What happened?”

Cedrick sat himself up.

the two as a

no need to hide the truth from me. I’m ready

back his emotions as he spoke. “I’m sorry, Cedrick. I’ve failed you by not

your body has gotten used to it, there’s no way we can suppress the virus anymore. Moreover,

furrowed and lips pale, Cedrick asked, “How bad will

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

sadness as he continued, “Whatever it is, it

a long silence descended upon the room,

“In that case, how long more

she raised his palm with a reluctant look in his

assuming you take good care of your

to clench his fists till

quiet tears began to fall onto the

“All right. I understand.”

was stunned for a long while before he finally nodded his head, seemingly an acknowledgment of the death sentence the

I have something to

back his tears, Joshua nodded before walking

a gentle laugh. “Hey man, stop being so sad. I’m

wiped away his tears with his arm as he walked awkwardly to

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 looked

the Central Intelligence Agency has been left vacant. I’ll write you a recommendation letter and have Neville, Swain, and the others report to you. With

you getting rid of me?” “You have a lot of potential. After my death, that’s the best place for

There’s no way I’m leaving your “side unless you kill me. Besides, Swain and Neville would never agree