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 an attempt to provide

arrived at the lab in the middle of

after Joshua

Cedrick

once his vision gradually returned to

noticed Nico’s reddened eyes, a sign

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

noticeable.

“What happened?”

Cedrick sat himself up.

he received from the two as a sense

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

spoke. “I’m sorry, Cedrick. I’ve failed you by not coming up with a cure for your virus after such a long

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

and lips pale, Cedrick asked, “How bad will

far. I have no idea whether your body will show other symptoms once the suppressant

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

upon

letting out a chuckle, Cedrick asked softly, “In

sighed as she raised his palm with a

than five months? And that’s assuming

Nico to clench his

quiet tears began to fall onto the

“All right. I understand.”

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

please leave us. I have something to

Joshua nodded before walking out and closing the

attention to the shocked Nico, he let out a gentle laugh. “Hey man, stop

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

just ecstatic to see you finally suffer after being such a harsh leader toward me.” The words naturally amused Cedrick.

Agency has been left vacant. I’ll write you a recommendation letter and have Neville, Swain, and the others report to you. With your capabilities, I’m sure

unmistakable. “Boss, are you getting rid of me?” “You have a

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