Chapter 143: Tears Of Sadness
Wolf bursting into laughter wasn't exactly on Max's bingo card for how this meeting would go, especially not here, and not now. But deep down, Max knew exactly why he was doing it.
Chrono had been smug since the moment they walked in.
From the moment he started talking, he acted like he was the king of the city, like putting a pile of money in front of them should've been enough to make them fall to their knees in gratitude.
Chrono believed that power meant everyone bowed to him. That ten thousand in cash was more than enough to buy their loyalty. But he had no idea that Wolf was already being paid more than that, just to tag along with Max.
And that was what made it all so damn funny to Wolf.
The entire situation was ridiculous. From the oversized ego to the oversized stacks of money, the whole interaction played out like a parody of a gangster flick, and Wolf just couldn't help himself.
I brought you here to support me, Max thought as he side-eyed Wolf, not to risk getting us both killed. Chrono is furious.
He could feel it. The air shifted.
Wolf was still laughing, even after Chrono's sharp question. He didn't stop, if anything, he doubled down. Then, casually, he reached forward and grabbed his stack of money.
"Haha! Hahaha!" Wolf cackled louder, bending over, one hand on his stomach. "Sorry, I just... I couldn't believe it! I've never had this much money in my life. I thought maybe I was dreaming!"
The room held its breath.
Then, unexpectedly, Chrono laughed too.