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.

cried while rubbing his hands in an attempt to

passed that they arrived at the lab in the

Joshua

his eyelashes began to twitch, Cedrick woke

his

then that he noticed Nico’s reddened eyes,

an equally grim look; the tear streaks

noticeable.

“What happened?”

Cedrick sat himself up.

response he received from the two as a sense

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

Cedrick. I’ve failed you by not coming up with a cure for your

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

lips pale, Cedrick asked, “How bad will

worst–case scenario, you’ll be paralyzed, and this is the only symptom we can identify so far. I have no idea whether your body will

sadness as he continued,

upon the

softly, “In that case,

raised his palm with a reluctant

And that’s assuming you take good care

clench his fists

quiet tears began to fall onto the

“All right. I understand.”

he finally nodded his head, seemingly an acknowledgment

have something to discuss

his tears, Joshua nodded before walking

a gentle laugh. “Hey man, stop being so sad. I’m not dead yet. Now, come over

with his arm as he walked awkwardly

just ecstatic 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 depressed Nico simply looked away and

was removed from his post, the position of the director of 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 your

hurt in his eyes unmistakable. “Boss, are you getting rid of me?” “You

that isn’t what I want! There’s no way I’m leaving your “side unless you kill me. Besides, Swain and Neville would never