chapter 086 The Wolfman's Past

En route to the bar, Eric's phone buzzed with an incoming call from Tina. As her name flashed across the screen, he was abruptly reminded of the promise he had made to meet her that evening. He was to play the role of her boyfriend once again at nine o'clock. However, as he glanced at the time, he realized it was already been arrested, there's no doubt about it!"" the manager said helplessly.

""Damn it, it must be because the people I hired are unreliable!"" Donald slapped the manager across the face in anger.

""Mr. half past nine. The events of the day had caused him to lose track of Hall, I... I'm innocent. In the past, it was always me arranging these things, and Mr. Hall, when was I ever unreliable? The people I hired this time were absolutely reliable too!""

The manager covered his face, looking innocent.

""Forget it, the person has been caught, what else can we do?"" Donald sat back on the sofa in resignation.

Donald had thought that this time he would surely ensure Eric's death, but his beautiful dream had once again been shattered.

Then, Donald closed his eyes and said weakly, ""Is that captured driver trustworthy? Did we provide relocation funds? I hope he won't expose us.""

""Mr. Hall, rest assured, he is absolutely reliable. He will take all the blame and won't tell any names,"" the manager said firmly.

""I don't believe that Eric has such good luck, always managing to escape. Investigate thoroughly and find out what exactly is going on!"" Donald gritted his teeth and said.

""Okay, I'll go and investigate!"" After the terrified manager agreed, he quickly left the room.". As he answered the call,
Chapter 086 Wolfman's Past"On the way to the bar, Eric received a phone call from Tina.

When Eric saw Tina's call, he remembered that he had promised her to meet tonight.

At nine, he was going to her place and pretend to be her boyfriend again. But when Eric checked the time, it was already nine-thirty. He had forgotten about it because of what happened earlier. After the call connected, Tina's angry voice could be heard on the phone.

“Eric, it's almost nine-thirtyvoice, laced with irritation, echoed through the receiver."Eric, it's nearly ten, why haven't you arrived yet!”

?" she demanded.Feeling helpless, Eric helplessly replied, “responded, "Tina, I hadwas in a car accident on the way and had just got out ofbeen discharged from the hospital. I'm afraid I won't be able to come today.”

Ericmake it tonight."He wasn't lying and ifbeing deceitful. Had it weren'tnot been for this incidentthe accident, he would definitely have gone.undoubtedly been there. Tina's voice on the phone was a series ofsoftened as she bombarded him with concerned inquiries.

“Carquestions."A car accident? Are you... Are you telling the truth?serious? Are you alrightokay? Which hospital are you in?”

“Why? ?""Do you actually care about me?”?" Eric seemedasked, sounding somewhat surprised.

“taken aback."Don't read too much into it. If you had a caran accident on your way to see me, I would certainly take responsibility for it,”feel responsible," Tina saidreplied. From Tina'sher words, Eric could telldiscern that although Tina was usually abeneath her stubborn and willful woman, she hadexterior, Tina harbored a kind heart.

“"No need for that. It's just a few minor injuries. I definitely won't be able to come to your place todaymake it tonight, but how about tomorrow?'?" Eric said.

“suggested."Are you... Are you using a car accident to deceive me?”as an excuse?" Tina questioned over the phone.

“, her voice echoing with suspicion."I wouldn't use a car accident to deceive anyone. Believe it if you want. I'll come to your placeover tomorrow, and I'll fulfill my promise,”," Eric responded calmly said.

“."Alright, I'm hanging up!” After saying!" With that, Eric immediately hung uppromptly ended the phone.

Atcall.Back at Tina's home, she exclaimed angrily, “in frustration, "He hung up on me again!”!" and threwtossed her phone onto the sofa.

“"What's wrong? Is he unwilling to come?”?" George asked nervously asked.

.George not only knewwas privy to Eric's true identity but also knewand was aware that Eriche and Tina were pretending to be a couple. Because it was all pretend,The facade had George was worriedconcerned that Eric wouldn'tmight not show up.

“It's not that"He didn't say he won't come. He said he has something going on, so he'll come tomorrow,”," Tina pouted.

“replied, her lips forming a pout."It's okay! As long as he's willing to come, it's fine if it’s. Ttomorrow is tomorrow,”," George saidresponded with a smile, appearing very happy.

“his happiness evident."Dad, why... Why are you acting so weird?”strange?" Tina lookedasked, looking at her father in astonishment.

Tina understood She knew her father's temperament, well and she thought he would getexpected him to be angry when her son-in-law didn'tpretend boyfriend failed to show up for the first time. Tina truly felt that. His reaction left her father was being too strange.

feeling bewildered.Was this really her father?

At the Starlit Club's bar counter of Starlit Club, there stood , a beautiful woman. She had with burgundy, wavy long hair, thick eyelashes, captivating eyes, and bright lips. At all times, she exuded a myriad of stood. Her charm.

was palpable.As soon as Eric approached, the beautiful woman greeted him with a warm smile.

“"Isn't this Eric? Long time no see!”

“!""Hedda, givefind me a booth with a good atmosphere,”," Eric said torequested the seductive beautyalluring woman behind the bar counter.

When Eric had justfirst become the cChairman of the Power Group, he came here and spent money twice, asking had frequented the club, spending money and seeking information from Hedda about a few things. So he could count her as . He considered her an acquaintance.

"""No problem! I'll arrange that for you! By the way, Eric, do you want any girls to accompany you for drinks? We've got all sorts and types,""," Hedda saidoffered with a smile.

Upon hearinggrin.At this, Eric turned his head and looked atto Wolfman, who was standing behind him.

"""Wolfman, what type do you like? Should I get one for you?""?" Eric pattedasked, patting Wolfman's shoulder.

"""Me? SirMaster, don't tease me. I'm here to protect you, not to have fun,""," Wolfman said, feeling slightly embarrassed.

""replied, a hint of embarrassment coloring his words."Haha! I'm just kidding!""!" Eric laughed. """But I really didn't expect you to feel awkward too,"" Eric said," he added with a smile.

Under Hedda's arrangementguidance, Eric arrived atwas led to a cozy booth with a great atmosphere.

After sittingsettling down, Wolfman stood behind, inremained standing, adopting a bodyguardbodyguard's stance, and showing no intention of taking a seat.

""sitting."Wolfman, I invited you here for a drink, come over!""!" Eric saidinsisted, pulling Wolfman forcefullydown to sit down.

""."Here, let me pour you a drink!""!" Eric took the initiative to pourfill a drinkglass for Wolfman.

Then, Eric liftedLifting his glass and, Eric said sincerely, """You got yourself injured today to savesaving my life. I'm really grateful!""

After finishing his words, Eric !"With that, he raised his glass and drank itdowned his drink in one gulp.

"""Haha, that's the way!""!" Eric exclaimed happily when he saw Wolfman finish thehis drink.

Immediately after, Eric poured another drink for Wolfman and raised his glass toin a toast him.

.After three rounds of drinks, Eric sat back down.

It was now 10 o'clock at night, the busiest time in the bar, with deafening metal music playing.

Wolfman glanced around and said, ""confessed, "To be honest, Mastersir, I personally am not used to this kind of place and don't like it either.""

."Eric was startledsurprised, then smiled and said, ""admitted, "Really? That makes two of us.""

."As they spoke, Eric also glanced at the dance floor of the bar, where many young men and women were dancing, some of them engaging in inappropriate behavior.

After retracting his gaze, Eric looked atturned to Wolfman and saidasked with a smile, """Wolfman, can I ask you a rather personal question?""

""?""Please, sirMaster,""," Wolfman replied seriously.

"""Well... are you still a virgin?""?" Eric couldn't help but burst into laughter after saying this.

""posing the question."SirMaster, I...""..." Wolfman's face turned slightly red upon hearing Eric's question. He never expected Eric would ask such a question.He hadn't expected Eric to ask something so personal."Oh my, I didn't expect to see Wolfman blushing," Eric chuckled, covering his mouth with his hand.In that moment, Eric felt as though he had discovered a new side to Wolfman.

""Oh my, I didn't expect to see "Wolfman blushing,” Eric chuckled while covering his mouth.

Eric, I simply felt that he discovered another sidea touch of Wolfman.

""Master, I just got a little lightheadeddizziness from drinking,"" Wolfman the drink," he explained earnestly.

""Alright, stop pretending., his voice sincere."Enough with the pretense, Wolfman. I can tell anyway.see right through you. You're definitely a virgin, and there's nothing embarrassing about that,"" Eric said jokingly.

""aren't you? There's no shame in it," Eric teased, a playful lilt in his voice."I am too,"" Eric said with a as well," he added, his smile.

"" softening his words."You too, Mastersir?"" Wolfman seemed surprised.

""Gotcha! It seems?" Wolfman's voice was laced with surprise."Caught you! So, you admit it,"" then," Eric chuckled.

"", his laughter filling the room."SirMaster, please don't make fun of me,"" Wolfman smiled.

, no more jests," Wolfman replied, a rare smile gracing his features.Seeing Wolfman's smile, Eric was momentarily taken aback.

Eric swore that He could swear it was the first time he had ever seen Wolfman smile, and it was possible that. Perhaps even his own grandfather had never seen Wolfman smile.

been privy to such a sight.Maintaining his smile, Eric continued with a smile, "", "Wolfman, would you like me to arrange something for you, to breakexperience your 'first time'? My treat.""

"".""MasterSir, I... I'm really not interested. Can we please not talk about steer clear of this topic?""?" Wolfman awkwardly raisedrequested, raising his hands and said.

""in a defensive gesture."Alright, alright, I won't sayI'll drop it anymore. Let's have aanother drink!""!" Eric picked upproposed, lifting his glass.

Wolfman also raisedfollowed suit, raising his own glass.

in response.Eric chatted withengaged Wolfman with the intention of getting closerin conversation, hoping to him.

bridge the gap between them.After a round of drinking.

""drinks, Eric broached a new topic."Wolfman, last time my grandfather once mentioned that you served in a special forces unit and later became involved in underground fighting. CanCould you tell me aboutshare your experiences?""?" Eric asked curiously.

, curiosity piquing his interest.To Eric, Wolfman's impressionWolfman was an enigma, a strong and mysterious!

So Eric presence.He was quite curious aboutdeeply intrigued by Wolfman's experiences.

Of coursepast.However, given Wolfman's personality, whetherreticent nature, Eric was unsure if he would tell him or not, Eric had no idea.

be willing to share.Wolfman fell silent for a moment and then lookedbefore finally looking up.

"""I was an orphan when I was young, raised in an orphanageinstitution. I was silent and didn't have any friends since childhood.a quiet child, friendless. My academic performance was also poor. Onlysubpar. The only kindness I knew was from the head of the orphanage was kind to me. And my only wish when I was. My sole aspiration as a child was to become a soldier.""

"".""An orphan?""?" Eric wasechoed, taken aback.

Eric wasHis surprise stemmed not only surprisedfrom the revelation that Wolfman was an orphan but more surprisedalso from the fact that Wolfman was willing to talk about these thingsshare such personal details with him.

Wolfman continued, ""Later, with his tale, "With the help of the head of the orphanage head, I successfully enlisted. I showed great talent indisplayed a knack for the military, and before longsoon, I was recommended to join the strongestelite special forces and became one of their elite members, completing, undertaking multiple combat missions.""

""Then.""But if you had such a brightpromising future ahead of you, so, why did you go and get involved in underground fighting?""?" Eric wasasked, puzzled.

"""After serving for three years of service, I went back on a vacationreturned to the orphanage on leave, only to visit the head, but the orphanage had been find it forcibly demolished. I heard that theThe head of the orphanage washad been injured while trying to stop the demolition and couldn't be saved. I didn't even getsurvive. I never got to see her one last time.""

say my final goodbye."As Wolfman spoke, his fists were already clenched tightly, and anger flickeredflashing in his eyes. AngryThe sight of an enraged Wolfman gave people awas truly terrifying feeling.

""."What happened next? Did you kill someone?""?" Eric asked, his voice barely a whisper. He could easily imagine that an enrageda furious Wolfman might very well have killed someone, because to Wolfman,taking a life, for the head of the orphanage was histhe only family." he had ever known.