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.

cried while rubbing his hands in

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

after Joshua injected

Cedrick woke up in a groggy

his surroundings once his vision gradually

Nico’s reddened eyes, a sign that

was studying his lab report with an equally grim look;

noticeable.

“What happened?”

Cedrick sat himself up.

received from the two as

the truth from

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

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 fainting spell and the deterioration of your fitness levels you mentioned to Nico are signs of your body

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

only symptom we can identify so far. I have

eyes brimmed with sadness as he continued,

long silence descended upon the room,

chuckle, Cedrick asked softly, “In that case, how long more do I

raised his palm

that’s assuming

news caused Nico to clench his fists till his

tears began to

“All right. I understand.”

he finally nodded his head, seemingly an acknowledgment of the death sentence the doctor had

have something to discuss with

back his tears, Joshua nodded before walking out and closing

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

with his arm as he walked awkwardly

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 a conscience.” The depressed Nico simply looked away

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

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

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