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.

Cedrick’s side, both of them cried while rubbing his

hours had passed that they arrived at the lab in the

stabilize after Joshua injected a stronger dosage

twitch, Cedrick woke up

his vision gradually returned to

Nico’s reddened eyes, a sign that he had

lab report with an equally grim look; the

noticeable.

“What happened?”

Cedrick sat himself up.

from the two as a sense

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

as he spoke. “I’m sorry, Cedrick. I’ve failed you by not coming up with a cure

with his trembling 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 no way we can suppress the virus anymore. Moreover, the virus has begun to spread through your body. The current fainting spell and the deterioration of your fitness levels you mentioned to Nico are

pale, Cedrick asked, “How bad will the

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

as he continued, “Whatever it is, it

long silence descended upon the room, weighing down

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

his palm with a reluctant

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

caused Nico to clench his fists

tears began to fall

“All right. I understand.”

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

leave us. I have something to discuss with

holding back his tears, Joshua nodded before walking out and closing the

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

his tears with his arm as he walked awkwardly

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 simply looked away and ignored

I’ll write you a recommendation letter and have

in disbelief, the hurt in his eyes unmistakable. “Boss, are you getting rid of me?” “You have a lot of potential. After my death,

“But that isn’t what I want! There’s no way I’m leaving your “side