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.

by Cedrick’s side, both of them cried while rubbing his hands in an

they arrived at the lab in the middle

Joshua injected a stronger

to twitch, Cedrick woke up in a

his

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

his lab report with an equally grim look; the

noticeable.

“What happened?”

Cedrick sat himself up.

from the two as a sense of despair filled

in. There’s no need to hide the truth from me. I’m

tried to hold back his emotions as he spoke. “I’m sorry, Cedrick. I’ve failed you by not coming up with a cure for your virus after such a

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

asked, “How

identify so far. I have no idea whether your body will

continued, “Whatever

he finished, a long silence descended upon the room, weighing down upon the

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

sighed as she raised his palm with a reluctant look in

five months? And that’s assuming you take

Nico to clench his fists till his

quiet tears

“All right. I understand.”

his head, seemingly

us. I have something to

his tears, Joshua nodded before walking out and closing

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

arm

after being such a harsh leader toward me.” The words naturally amused Cedrick. “Good. I’m glad that you don’t

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 capabilities, I’m sure you’ll

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

isn’t what I want! There’s no way I’m leaving your