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.

his hands in an

that they arrived at the lab in the

to stabilize after Joshua injected a stronger dosage

his eyelashes began to twitch, Cedrick

once his vision gradually returned

he noticed Nico’s reddened eyes,

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

noticeable.

“What happened?”

Cedrick sat himself up.

received from the two as a

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

“I’m sorry, Cedrick. I’ve failed you

his trembling hands, he continued, “Your 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

lips pale, Cedrick asked, “How bad will the

worst–case scenario, you’ll be paralyzed, and this is the only symptom we can identify so far. I have no idea whether your body will show other symptoms once the suppressant loses

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

long silence descended upon the room, weighing down

Cedrick asked softly, “In

raised his palm with a reluctant look

months? And that’s assuming

his fists till his veins bulged

tears began to fall onto the

“All right. I understand.”

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

leave us. I have something

before

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

wiped away his tears with his arm as he

naturally

left vacant. I’ll write you a recommendation

his eyes unmistakable. “Boss, are you getting rid of me?” “You have a lot of potential.

want! There’s no way I’m leaving