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.

side, both of them cried while rubbing his hands in an attempt to provide

had passed that they arrived

stabilize after Joshua injected a stronger dosage of

eyelashes began to twitch, Cedrick woke up in a

surroundings once his vision gradually

noticed Nico’s reddened eyes, a sign

equally grim

noticeable.

“What happened?”

Cedrick sat himself up.

he received from the two as

my body is in. There’s no need to hide the truth from me. I’m ready to accept

Cedrick. I’ve failed you by not coming up

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

lips pale, Cedrick asked, “How bad

worst–case scenario, you’ll be paralyzed, and this is the only symptom we can identify so far. I have no idea

sadness as he continued, “Whatever it

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

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

palm with a reluctant look

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

to clench his fists

head hung low, quiet tears

“All right. I understand.”

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

leave us. I have something

tears, Joshua nodded before walking out and closing the door

shocked Nico, he let out a gentle laugh. “Hey man, stop being so sad. I’m not dead yet. Now, come over

wiped away his tears with his arm as he

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

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 take over the position

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

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