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

until three hours had passed that they arrived at the lab

Cedrick’s condition began to stabilize after Joshua injected a stronger

Cedrick woke up in a

his

noticed Nico’s reddened

his lab report with an equally grim look; the

noticeable.

“What happened?”

Cedrick sat himself up.

was the only response he received from the two

body is in. There’s no need to hide the truth from me. I’m ready to accept the news no

failed you by not coming

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 virus has begun to spread through your body. The current fainting spell and the

Cedrick asked, “How bad will

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

brimmed with sadness as he continued, “Whatever it is, it

silence descended upon the room, weighing down upon

a chuckle, Cedrick asked softly, “In

palm with a

five months? And that’s assuming you take good

to clench his fists

his head hung low, quiet tears began to

“All right. I understand.”

head, seemingly an

us. I have something to discuss

back his tears, Joshua nodded before

Cedrick shifted his attention to the shocked Nico, he let out a gentle laugh.

his tears with his arm as he walked awkwardly to Cedrick’s

naturally amused Cedrick. “Good. I’m

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

you getting rid of me?” “You have a lot of potential. After my death, that’s the best

I’m leaving