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.

them cried while rubbing his hands in

that they arrived at the lab in the middle of

after Joshua

to twitch, Cedrick woke

once his vision

Nico’s reddened

with an equally grim look; the tear streaks beneath

noticeable.

“What happened?”

Cedrick sat himself up.

he received from the two as a sense of

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

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

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

pale, Cedrick asked, “How

I have no

brimmed with sadness as he continued, “Whatever it

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

chuckle, Cedrick asked softly, “In that case, how long more do

as she raised his palm with a reluctant look in

assuming you take good

his fists

head hung low, quiet tears began

“All right. I understand.”

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

us. I have something to discuss

back his tears, Joshua nodded before

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

tears with his arm as he

a harsh leader toward me.” The words naturally

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

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

There’s no way I’m leaving your “side unless you kill me. Besides, Swain and Neville would never agree to