David intended to disclose the truth despite his trembling. He genuinely feared meeting his demise at Eric's hands.

"Yes… It was indeed me! B-But you didn't die, did you?" he stuttered.

He hadn't anticipated Eric seeking revenge only now!

Eric sneered. "Indeed, it was you, you bastard!"

He seethed with anger and resentment. Had it not been for David, he wouldn't have found himself in such dire straits.

As Eric was about to administer acupoint treatment, David panicked, shouting, "Wait! Wait! Hold on!

"Eric! Didn't you soar to success after leaving my company? And as for Jasmine, she's just promiscuous!

"I did you a favor by exposing her true nature! Without me, would you be where you are today?

"You never showed gratitude, but now you want to end my life? This makes no sense!"

David knew that if Eric killed him, it would be for naught. Dying from the virus wouldn't be surprising, given the rampant deaths in Dortmund City—no one would investigate his death.

Eric recognized Dav