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

had passed that they arrived at the lab in the middle of

began to stabilize after Joshua injected

to twitch, Cedrick woke

once his vision gradually returned to

noticed Nico’s reddened

grim look; the tear streaks beneath his eyes were

noticeable.

“What happened?”

Cedrick sat himself up.

was the only response he received from the two as a sense of despair filled

no need to hide the truth from me. I’m ready to accept the news no matter how

I’ve failed you by not coming up

and then one every three now. Once your body

asked, “How bad will

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

he continued, “Whatever it

he finished, a long silence descended upon the room, weighing down upon

a chuckle, Cedrick asked softly, “In

palm with a reluctant look in his

than five months? And that’s assuming you take good

to clench his fists till his veins bulged

tears

“All right. I understand.”

before he finally nodded his head, seemingly an

I have something to discuss with

nodded before walking

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

his tears with his arm as he walked awkwardly

harsh leader toward me.” The words naturally amused Cedrick. “Good. I’m glad that you don’t have a conscience.” The depressed Nico simply looked away

continued, “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 the position

of me?” “You have a lot of potential. After my death,

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