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

arrived at the lab in the

stabilize after Joshua injected a

Cedrick woke up in

once his

noticed Nico’s reddened eyes, a sign that

studying his lab report with an equally grim

noticeable.

“What happened?”

Cedrick sat himself up.

from the

to hide the truth

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

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,

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

only symptom we can identify so far. I have no idea whether your body will

sadness as he continued,

he finished, a long silence descended upon the

letting out a chuckle, Cedrick asked softly, “In that

raised his palm

months? And that’s assuming you take good care of

Nico to clench his fists

quiet tears began to fall

“All right. I understand.”

stunned for a long while before he finally nodded his head, seemingly an acknowledgment of the death

I have something

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

Nico, he let out a gentle laugh.

arm as he walked

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

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

at Cedrick in disbelief, the hurt in his eyes unmistakable. “Boss, are you getting rid of me?” “You have a lot of potential. After my death,

want! There’s no way I’m leaving your “side unless you kill me. Besides,