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.

his hands in an

three hours had passed that they arrived at the lab in the

to stabilize after Joshua injected a

to twitch, Cedrick woke up

his vision gradually returned

reddened eyes, a sign that

equally grim look; the tear streaks

noticeable.

“What happened?”

Cedrick sat himself up.

was the only response he received from the two as a sense

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

tried to hold back his emotions as he spoke. “I’m sorry, Cedrick. I’ve failed you by not coming up with a cure for your virus after

to resist 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

pale, Cedrick asked,

I have no idea whether your body will show other symptoms once the suppressant loses its effect against

he continued,

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

a chuckle, Cedrick asked softly, “In that case, how long

palm with a reluctant look in

than five months? And that’s assuming you take

clench his fists till

hung low, quiet tears began to fall onto the

“All right. I understand.”

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

please leave us. I have

before walking out

attention to the shocked Nico, he let out a gentle laugh. “Hey man, stop being so sad. I’m not

his tears with his arm as he walked awkwardly to

suffer after being 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 and ignored the

Intelligence Agency has been left vacant. I’ll write you a recommendation letter and have Neville, Swain, and the others report to

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

way I’m leaving your “side unless you kill me. Besides, Swain and Neville would never agree to go with