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.

both of them cried while rubbing his hands in an attempt to

had passed that they arrived at the lab in

after Joshua injected a stronger dosage of the

to twitch, Cedrick

scanned his surroundings once his

reddened eyes, a sign that

report with an equally grim look; the tear streaks beneath

noticeable.

“What happened?”

Cedrick sat himself up.

response he received from the two as

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

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

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

pale, Cedrick asked, “How bad will the degeneration

identify so far. I have no idea whether

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

moment he finished, a long silence descended upon the

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

raised his palm with a reluctant look in his

assuming

news caused Nico to clench his fists

quiet tears began to

“All right. I understand.”

nodded his head, seemingly an acknowledgment of the death sentence the

have

nodded before walking out

Cedrick shifted his attention to the shocked Nico, he let out a gentle laugh. “Hey man, stop being so sad. I’m not dead yet. Now, come

his tears with his arm as he walked

after being such a harsh leader toward me.” The words naturally amused Cedrick. “Good. I’m glad that

“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

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

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, Swain and Neville would never agree to go with