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

passed that they arrived

after Joshua injected a

eyelashes began to twitch, Cedrick

once his vision gradually returned

he noticed Nico’s reddened eyes,

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

noticeable.

“What happened?”

Cedrick sat himself up.

was the only response he received from the

the truth from me. I’m ready to accept the news

you by not coming up with a cure for your

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

asked, “How

this is the only symptom we can identify so far. I

as he continued, “Whatever

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

a chuckle, Cedrick asked softly, “In that

she raised his palm with a reluctant look in

that’s assuming you take good

news caused Nico to clench his fists

his head hung low, quiet tears began

“All right. I understand.”

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

have something

his tears, Joshua nodded before walking out and closing

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

with his arm

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

“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,

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

isn’t what I want! There’s no way I’m leaving your “side unless you kill me. Besides, Swain and Neville would never