Brian countered, "Don't speak of him like that. My second uncle will always be my second uncle."

Maverick was eager to leave, having gained nothing and been thoroughly scolded. "You two are truly ungrateful!"

The group parted ways in displeasure, and Jocelyn felt that after this incident, Maverick would likely drop his pretense around them.

However, she soon realized she had underestimated Maverick's thick skin.

That evening, after handling urgent matters, Brian instructed Wyatt to investigate the day's malicious attack.

"If getting to Thiago is difficult, focus on the other attackers."

Brian's eyes narrowed as he stared into the distance. "I suspect those attackers were paid off. There's always a...