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.

while rubbing his hands in an attempt to provide his body some

that they arrived at the lab in the middle

to stabilize after Joshua injected a stronger dosage

began to twitch, Cedrick woke up in a

scanned his surroundings once his vision

reddened eyes, a

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

noticeable.

“What happened?”

Cedrick sat himself up.

only response he received from the two as

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

spoke. “I’m sorry, Cedrick. I’ve failed you by not coming up with a

every five, and then one every three now. Once your body has gotten used to it, there’s no way we can

asked, “How bad

we can identify so far. I have no idea whether your body will show other symptoms once the suppressant loses its effect

continued, “Whatever it is, it doesn’t look

silence descended upon the room, weighing

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

his palm with a reluctant look in

assuming you take

caused Nico to clench his fists till his

low, quiet tears

“All right. I understand.”

he finally nodded his head, seemingly an acknowledgment of the death sentence the doctor

please leave us. I have something

tears, Joshua nodded before walking out and

Cedrick shifted his attention to the shocked Nico, he let out a gentle laugh. “Hey man, stop being so sad. I’m not dead yet. Now,

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

The words naturally amused Cedrick. “Good.

vacant. I’ll write you a recommendation letter and have Neville, Swain, and the

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

leaving your “side unless you kill me. Besides, Swain and Neville would