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.

side, both of them cried while rubbing his hands in an attempt to provide his body some

passed that they arrived at the

after Joshua injected a stronger dosage of the

twitch, Cedrick

his vision gradually returned to

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

studying his lab report with an equally grim look; the tear streaks

noticeable.

“What happened?”

Cedrick sat himself up.

was the only response he received from the two as a sense

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

“I’m sorry, Cedrick. I’ve failed you

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

asked, “How

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

continued, “Whatever it is, it

silence descended upon

chuckle, Cedrick asked softly, “In that case, how long

as she raised his palm

five months? And that’s assuming you

clench his

head hung low, quiet tears began to fall

“All right. I understand.”

long while before he finally nodded his head, seemingly

us. I have something to

nodded before walking

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

arm

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

“Ever since Charles 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 capabilities, I’m sure you’ll take over

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

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