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.

his hands in an

until three hours had passed that they arrived at the lab in the middle

after Joshua injected

eyelashes began to twitch, Cedrick woke up in

his vision gradually returned

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

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

noticeable.

“What happened?”

Cedrick sat himself up.

the only response he received from the two as

the condition my body is in. There’s no need to hide the truth from

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

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 spread through your body. The current fainting spell and

furrowed and lips pale, Cedrick asked,

can identify so far. I have no idea whether your body will show other symptoms

as he continued, “Whatever it is, it

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

a chuckle, Cedrick asked softly, “In that case, how long more do I

sighed as she raised his palm with a reluctant

And that’s assuming

caused Nico to clench his fists

head hung low, quiet tears began to

“All right. I understand.”

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

us. I have something to discuss

holding back his tears, Joshua nodded before walking out and closing the door

shocked Nico, he let out a gentle laugh. “Hey man, stop being

his tears with his arm as he walked awkwardly

leader toward me.” The words naturally amused Cedrick. “Good. I’m glad that you don’t have a conscience.” The depressed Nico

Central Intelligence Agency has been left vacant. I’ll write you a recommendation letter and

of me?” “You have a lot

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