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

hours had passed that they arrived at the lab in the middle of the

stabilize after Joshua

to twitch, Cedrick woke up in a

surroundings once his vision gradually returned

then that he noticed Nico’s reddened eyes, a sign

an equally grim look; the tear streaks beneath his eyes were

noticeable.

“What happened?”

Cedrick sat himself up.

was the only response he received from the two

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

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

begun to resist the ‘suppressant due to its overuse. You started off with an injection every seven days before requiring one every five, and then one every three now. Once your body

lips pale, Cedrick asked, “How bad

I have no idea whether

he continued, “Whatever it

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

asked softly, “In

sighed as she raised his palm with a reluctant look

that’s assuming

clench his fists till his

hung low, quiet tears began to fall

“All right. I understand.”

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

leave us. I have something to discuss with

Joshua nodded before walking out and closing

shocked Nico, he let out a gentle laugh. “Hey man, stop being so sad. I’m

with his arm as he walked awkwardly to Cedrick’s

to see you 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

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

rid of me?” “You have a lot of

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