Chapter 416: Matthew Beats Maverick

Without warning, Matthew struck him again, the hook digging into Maverick's shoulder. "Tell me, where is our brother?"

Maverick screamed once more, writhing in his restraints. His face twisted in agony, but Matthew’s eyes were cold, waiting for the truth.

At that moment, Maverick was utterly terrified. His fear was overwhelming, coursing through his veins like ice. He hadn't expected Brianna to tell them what he had said, and the truth he was hiding—that he had gotten Benjamin killed—was something he could never admit. If they found out, it would be his end.

Instantly, Maverick's mind scrambled for a lie, anything that could save him. "Wait!" he gasped, his voice trembling with desperation. "I— I only said that because I wanted Brianna! She— she seemed to like Benjamin, and I was jealous. I said it to piss her off! I didn’t mean it!”

His eyes darted between Austin and Matthew, hoping they'd buy his story. "I swear, that's all it was!"

Matthew started hitting Maverick again, each swing