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.

both of them cried while rubbing his hands

passed that they arrived at

after Joshua injected a stronger dosage

to twitch, Cedrick woke up in a groggy

his surroundings once his vision gradually returned

he noticed Nico’s reddened eyes, a sign

studying his lab report with an equally grim

noticeable.

“What happened?”

Cedrick sat himself up.

response he received from the two

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

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

trembling hands, he continued, “Your body has begun 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 it, there’s no way we can suppress the

and lips pale, Cedrick asked, “How

symptom we can identify so far. I

brimmed with sadness as he continued, “Whatever it is, it

finished, a long silence descended upon

letting out a chuckle, Cedrick asked softly, “In that case, how

sighed as she raised his palm with a reluctant look in his

that’s assuming you take good care of your

news caused Nico to clench his fists till his veins

head hung low, quiet tears began to fall onto the

“All right. I understand.”

his head, seemingly

us. I have something to discuss

before walking out

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

wiped away his tears with his arm as he walked awkwardly

words naturally amused Cedrick. “Good. I’m glad that you don’t

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

me?” “You have a

head vehemently. “But that isn’t what I want! There’s no way I’m leaving your “side unless you kill me. Besides, Swain and Neville would