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.

while rubbing his hands in an attempt to provide his body some

wasn’t until three hours had passed that they arrived at the lab in the middle of

Cedrick’s condition began to stabilize after Joshua

began to twitch, Cedrick woke up in a groggy

scanned his surroundings once his vision gradually returned to

then that he noticed Nico’s reddened

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

noticeable.

“What happened?”

Cedrick sat himself up.

was the only response he received from the two

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

back his emotions as he spoke. “I’m sorry, Cedrick. I’ve failed you by

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

pale, Cedrick asked,

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

eyes brimmed with sadness as he continued, “Whatever it

he finished, a long silence descended upon the room,

chuckle, Cedrick asked softly, “In that case, how long more do I

sighed as she raised his palm with

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

his fists till his

low, quiet tears began to fall onto

“All right. I understand.”

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

us. I have something to discuss

before walking out and closing the door behind

let out a gentle laugh. “Hey

his tears with his arm as

me.” The words naturally

his post, the position of the director of the Central Intelligence Agency has been left vacant. I’ll write you a recommendation

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 place for

want! There’s no way I’m leaving your “side unless you kill me. Besides, Swain and Neville would never agree