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.

rubbing his hands in an

they arrived at the lab in the middle of

condition began to stabilize after Joshua injected a stronger dosage of the

twitch, Cedrick woke up in a groggy

his vision gradually

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

his lab report with an equally grim look; the tear streaks beneath his eyes

noticeable.

“What happened?”

Cedrick sat himself up.

from the two as a

the condition my body is in. There’s no need to hide the

you by not coming up with a cure

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

and lips pale, Cedrick asked, “How bad will

can identify so far. I

with sadness as he continued, “Whatever it

finished, a long silence descended upon the room, weighing

asked softly, “In that case, how long more do

his palm

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

his fists

hung low, quiet 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

us. I have something to discuss

before walking out and closing

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

arm as

toward me.” The words naturally amused Cedrick. “Good. I’m glad

continued, “Ever since Charles was removed from 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

you getting rid of me?” “You have a lot of potential. After my death, that’s the best place

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