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 attempt to provide his

until three hours had passed that they arrived at the

condition began to stabilize after Joshua injected a

Cedrick woke up in

surroundings once his vision gradually returned to

then that he noticed Nico’s reddened eyes, a sign that he had

with an equally grim look; the tear

noticeable.

“What happened?”

Cedrick sat himself up.

response he received from the two as a sense of

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

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 can suppress the virus anymore. Moreover, the virus has begun to spread through your body. The current

lips pale, Cedrick asked, “How bad will the

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

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

silence descended upon the room, weighing down upon the already

out a chuckle, Cedrick asked softly, “In that

his palm with a reluctant look

five months? And that’s assuming you take good care of your

his

head hung low, quiet tears began to

“All right. I understand.”

he finally nodded his head, seemingly an acknowledgment

I have

before walking out

laugh. “Hey man, stop being so sad.

with his arm as he walked awkwardly to Cedrick’s

me.” The words naturally amused Cedrick. “Good. I’m glad that you don’t have a conscience.” The depressed Nico simply looked away

Agency has been left vacant. I’ll write you a recommendation letter and have Neville, Swain, and the others

at Cedrick in disbelief, the hurt in his eyes unmistakable. “Boss, are you getting rid of me?” “You have a lot

shook 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