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.

them cried while rubbing his hands in an attempt to provide his

hours had passed that they arrived at the lab in the

stabilize after Joshua injected a stronger dosage

Cedrick woke up in a groggy

his vision

noticed Nico’s reddened eyes, a sign that

was studying his lab report with an equally grim look; the tear streaks beneath his

noticeable.

“What happened?”

Cedrick sat himself up.

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

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

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

one every three now. Once your body has

asked, “How

the only symptom we can identify so far. I

with sadness as he continued, “Whatever it

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

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

sighed as she raised his palm with a reluctant

five months? And that’s assuming you take

news caused Nico to clench his fists

tears began to fall onto the

“All right. I understand.”

head, seemingly an acknowledgment of

have

nodded before walking out and closing the door behind

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

wiped away his tears with his arm as he walked awkwardly

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.”

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

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

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