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.

both of them cried while rubbing his hands in an attempt to provide his body

passed that they arrived at the lab

Cedrick’s condition began to stabilize after Joshua injected

his eyelashes began to twitch, Cedrick

his

Nico’s reddened eyes, a

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

noticeable.

“What happened?”

Cedrick sat himself up.

from the

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

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

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

asked, “How bad

far. I have no idea whether your body will show other symptoms once

with sadness as he continued, “Whatever it is, it

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

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

raised his palm with a reluctant look

And that’s assuming you

Nico to clench his fists till

quiet tears

“All right. I understand.”

before he finally nodded his head,

have something to

before walking out and closing the door

out a gentle laugh. “Hey

his tears with his arm as

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

I’ll write you a recommendation letter and have Neville, Swain, and the others report to you. With your capabilities, I’m

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

his head vehemently. “But that isn’t what I want! There’s no way I’m leaving your “side unless you kill me. Besides, Swain and Neville would