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.

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

that they arrived

Joshua injected a stronger dosage of the

eyelashes began to twitch, Cedrick woke

his surroundings once his vision

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

report with an equally grim look; the

noticeable.

“What happened?”

Cedrick sat himself up.

the two as a sense

I can feel the condition my body is in. There’s no need to hide the truth from me. I’m

sorry, Cedrick. I’ve failed you by not coming

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 fitness levels you mentioned to Nico are signs of

Cedrick asked,

this is the only symptom we can identify so far. I have no

with sadness as he continued, “Whatever it is, it doesn’t look

descended upon the room, weighing down upon the

softly, “In that case, how long more do

as she raised his palm with a reluctant look in his

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

to clench his

quiet tears began to fall onto the

“All right. I understand.”

before he finally nodded his head, seemingly an acknowledgment of the death sentence the doctor

leave us. I have something to discuss with

tears, Joshua nodded before walking out and

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

with his arm as he walked awkwardly

not crying! I’m just ecstatic to see you finally suffer after being such a harsh leader toward me.” The words naturally amused Cedrick.

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

you getting rid of me?” “You have

I want! There’s no way I’m leaving