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.

side, both of them cried while rubbing his hands in an attempt

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

condition began to stabilize after Joshua injected a stronger

Cedrick woke up in a groggy

his surroundings once his vision gradually returned

reddened eyes, a sign that he

an equally grim look;

noticeable.

“What happened?”

Cedrick sat himself up.

the two

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

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

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

lips pale, Cedrick asked,

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

eyes brimmed with sadness as he continued, “Whatever it is, it doesn’t look

long silence descended upon the room, weighing down

“In that case, how long more do

raised his palm with a reluctant

that’s assuming you

news caused Nico to clench his fists till

head hung low, quiet tears began to fall onto the

“All right. I understand.”

his head, seemingly an acknowledgment

I have

nodded before walking out and closing the

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

away his tears with his arm as he walked awkwardly

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

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.

of me?” “You have a lot of potential. After my death, that’s the best place for all of you

way I’m leaving your “side unless you kill me. Besides, Swain and