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.

of them cried while rubbing his hands in an attempt

hours had passed that they arrived at

after Joshua

eyelashes began to twitch, Cedrick woke up in a groggy

once his vision gradually returned to

he noticed Nico’s reddened

with an equally grim look; the tear

noticeable.

“What happened?”

Cedrick sat himself up.

response he received from the two as a sense

to hide the truth from me.

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

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

asked, “How

be paralyzed, and this is the only symptom we can identify so far. I have no idea whether your body will show other symptoms once the suppressant loses its effect

continued, “Whatever it is, it doesn’t

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

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

raised his palm with a reluctant look in

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

his fists till his veins bulged

tears

“All right. I understand.”

before he finally nodded his head, seemingly an acknowledgment of

us. I have something to discuss

his tears, Joshua nodded before

his attention to the shocked Nico, he let out a gentle laugh. “Hey man, stop being so

his arm as he walked awkwardly to Cedrick’s

naturally amused Cedrick. “Good. I’m glad that you don’t have a conscience.” The depressed Nico simply looked away and

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 take

unmistakable. “Boss, are you getting rid of me?” “You have a lot of potential. After my death, that’s the best place for all of you to move

what I want! There’s no way I’m leaving your “side unless you kill me. Besides, Swain and Neville