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.

of them cried while rubbing his hands in an attempt to

hours had passed that they arrived at the lab in the

Joshua injected a stronger dosage

twitch, Cedrick woke up in a

once his vision gradually returned

was then that he noticed Nico’s reddened

equally grim look;

noticeable.

“What happened?”

Cedrick sat himself up.

received from the two as a

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

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

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

Cedrick asked, “How

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

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

a long silence descended upon the room, weighing down

asked softly, “In that case,

she raised his palm with a reluctant look in

months? And that’s assuming you take good

clench his fists till his

low, quiet tears

“All right. I understand.”

long while before he finally nodded his head, seemingly an acknowledgment

leave us. I have something to discuss

holding back his tears, Joshua nodded before walking out and closing the

out a gentle laugh. “Hey man, stop being so sad. I’m not dead yet.

away his tears with his arm as

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 and ignored the

continued, “Ever since Charles was removed from 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. With your capabilities, I’m sure you’ll take over the position

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

There’s no way I’m leaving your “side unless you