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

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

after Joshua injected a stronger

Cedrick woke up in a

once his vision gradually returned

he noticed Nico’s reddened eyes,

grim look; the tear streaks beneath his eyes

noticeable.

“What happened?”

Cedrick sat himself up.

was the only response he received from the two as a sense of

in. There’s no need to hide the truth from me.

to hold back his emotions as he spoke. “I’m sorry, Cedrick. I’ve failed you by

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 to it, there’s no way we can suppress the virus anymore. Moreover, the virus has begun to

and lips pale, Cedrick asked, “How bad will

is the only symptom we can identify so far. I have no idea whether your body will

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

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

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

sighed as she raised his palm with a reluctant look

than five months? And that’s assuming you take good care of

caused Nico to clench his fists till his veins

quiet tears began to

“All right. I understand.”

nodded his head, seemingly an acknowledgment of

please leave us. I have

before walking out and closing the

out a gentle laugh. “Hey man,

arm as he walked awkwardly to

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

I’ll write you a recommendation

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

I want! There’s no way I’m leaving your “side unless you kill me. Besides, Swain and Neville would never agree