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.

by Cedrick’s side, both of them cried while rubbing his hands in an attempt to provide his

wasn’t until three hours had passed that they arrived at the lab in the middle

began to stabilize after Joshua injected a stronger

to twitch, Cedrick

his surroundings once his vision gradually returned to

reddened eyes, a sign that

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

noticeable.

“What happened?”

Cedrick sat himself up.

he received from the two as a

can feel 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

you by not coming up with a cure for your virus after such a long

with his trembling hands, he continued, “Your body has begun to resist the ‘suppressant due to its overuse. 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

furrowed and lips pale, Cedrick asked, “How bad

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

he continued, “Whatever it is,

silence descended upon

a chuckle, Cedrick asked softly, “In that case,

palm with a reluctant look

that’s assuming you take good care of your

caused Nico to clench his fists till his veins bulged

hung low, quiet tears began to fall onto

“All right. I understand.”

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

I have something

back his tears, Joshua nodded before

a gentle laugh. “Hey man, stop being so sad. I’m not dead yet. Now,

away his tears with his arm as

finally suffer after being such a harsh leader toward me.” The words naturally amused Cedrick. “Good. I’m glad that you don’t

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

“You have a

Neville shook his head vehemently. “But that isn’t what I want! There’s no way I’m leaving your “side unless you kill me. Besides,