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

they arrived at the lab in the middle of

after Joshua injected a stronger dosage

eyelashes began to twitch, Cedrick woke up in a

once his vision gradually

reddened

equally grim look; the tear streaks beneath

noticeable.

“What happened?”

Cedrick sat himself up.

from the two as a sense of despair filled

hide the truth from me. I’m ready

failed you by not coming up with a cure for your virus after such a

days before requiring one every five, and then one every three now. Once your body has gotten used to it, there’s no way

and lips pale, Cedrick asked, “How bad will

far. I have no idea

as he continued, “Whatever it is, it

long silence descended upon the room, weighing

chuckle, Cedrick asked softly, “In that

his palm with

months? And that’s assuming you take

news caused Nico to clench his fists till his veins

quiet tears began to fall onto the

“All right. I understand.”

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

please leave us. I have something to discuss

tears, Joshua nodded before

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 walked awkwardly to Cedrick’s

being such a harsh leader toward me.” The words naturally amused

the position of the director of the Central Intelligence Agency has been left vacant. I’ll write you a recommendation letter

Cedrick in disbelief, the hurt in his eyes unmistakable. “Boss, are you getting rid of me?” “You have a lot of potential.

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