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

passed that they arrived at

to stabilize after Joshua injected a stronger dosage of

Cedrick woke up

surroundings once his

then that he noticed Nico’s reddened eyes,

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

noticeable.

“What happened?”

Cedrick sat himself up.

received from the two as a

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

he spoke. “I’m sorry, Cedrick. I’ve failed you

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 deterioration of your fitness levels you mentioned to Nico are signs of your body

and lips pale, Cedrick asked, “How bad will the

I have no idea whether your body will show other symptoms once

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

descended upon the room, weighing down

a chuckle, Cedrick asked softly, “In that

his palm with a reluctant look in

And that’s assuming you take good

news caused Nico to clench his fists till his veins

head hung low, quiet tears began to

“All right. I understand.”

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

us. I have something to discuss with

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

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, come over

wiped away his tears with his arm as

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

of the Central Intelligence Agency has been left vacant. I’ll write you a recommendation letter and have Neville,

of me?” “You have a lot

There’s no way I’m leaving your “side unless you