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.

them cried while rubbing his hands in an attempt to provide his body

passed that they arrived at the lab in the middle of the

condition began to stabilize after Joshua injected a stronger dosage

to twitch, Cedrick woke

his surroundings once his

Nico’s reddened

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

noticeable.

“What happened?”

Cedrick sat himself up.

from the two as a sense of despair filled the

body is in. There’s no need to hide the truth from me. I’m ready to accept the news no matter how terrible

to hold back his emotions as he spoke. “I’m sorry, Cedrick. I’ve failed you by not coming

five, and then one every three now. Once your body has gotten

asked, “How bad will

we can identify so far. I

he continued, “Whatever it is, it doesn’t

upon the room,

out a chuckle, Cedrick asked softly, “In

raised his palm with

months? And that’s assuming you take

clench his fists till his veins

head hung low, quiet tears began to

“All right. I understand.”

finally nodded his head, seemingly

have something to discuss

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

to the shocked Nico, he let out a gentle laugh. “Hey man, stop being so sad. I’m

arm as

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

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

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

shook his head vehemently. “But that isn’t what I want! There’s no way I’m leaving your