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.

rubbing his hands in an attempt to provide his body some

arrived at the lab in

stabilize after Joshua injected a stronger dosage

eyelashes began to twitch, Cedrick woke up in a

surroundings once his

that he noticed Nico’s reddened eyes,

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

noticeable.

“What happened?”

Cedrick sat himself up.

the two as a

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

failed you by not coming up with a cure for your virus

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

furrowed and lips pale, Cedrick asked,

symptom we can identify so far. I have no idea whether your body will show

with sadness as he continued, “Whatever it

moment he finished, a long silence descended upon the room, weighing down upon the already

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

she raised his palm

assuming you take

clench his fists

low, quiet tears

“All right. I understand.”

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

please leave us. I have something to discuss

his tears, Joshua nodded before walking out and closing

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 Cedrick’s

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

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

me?” “You

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