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

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

after Joshua injected

twitch, Cedrick woke up in a groggy

surroundings once his vision gradually returned to

reddened eyes, a sign that he had cried

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

noticeable.

“What happened?”

Cedrick sat himself up.

from the two

the condition my body is in. There’s no need to hide the truth from me. I’m ready to

sorry, Cedrick. I’ve failed you by not coming up with a cure

every three now. Once your body has gotten used to it, there’s no way we can suppress the virus anymore. Moreover,

and lips pale, Cedrick asked, “How bad

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 its effect against the

eyes brimmed with sadness as he continued, “Whatever

descended upon the room, weighing down upon the already solemn

letting out a chuckle, Cedrick asked softly, “In

his palm with a reluctant look in

than five months? And that’s assuming you

to clench his fists till

his head hung low, quiet tears began to fall onto the

“All right. I understand.”

a long while before he finally nodded his head, seemingly an acknowledgment of the death sentence the doctor

us. I have something

his tears, Joshua nodded before walking out and

attention to the shocked Nico, he let out a gentle laugh.

his arm

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

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

disbelief, the 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

way I’m leaving your “side unless you kill me. Besides, Swain and Neville