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.

while rubbing his hands in

hours had passed that they arrived at the

to stabilize after Joshua injected a

twitch, Cedrick woke up

once his vision gradually returned

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

grim look; the tear streaks

noticeable.

“What happened?”

Cedrick sat himself up.

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

There’s no need to hide the truth from

his emotions as he spoke. “I’m sorry, Cedrick. I’ve failed you by not coming

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 has begun to spread through your body. The current

Cedrick asked, “How bad will

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

he continued, “Whatever it is, it doesn’t

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

letting out a chuckle, Cedrick asked softly, “In that case, how long more do

sighed as she raised his palm with

assuming

news caused Nico to clench his fists till his

tears began to fall onto

“All right. I understand.”

a long while before he finally nodded his head, seemingly an acknowledgment of the death sentence the doctor had

have something to

holding back his tears, Joshua nodded before walking out and

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

wiped away his tears with his arm as

me.” The words naturally amused Cedrick. “Good.

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 within

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

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