Maynard is a male character who serves as the jealous elder stepbrother and rival of Arthur, repeatedly hiring assassins to eliminate him and secure his position as heir to the family conglomerate.
He is outwardly cold and ruthless but inwardly timid, revealing a sharp contrast between his ambitions and his cowardly nature.
Maynard is Arthur’s elder stepbrother and the son of the legal wife in their powerful family.
Because of his birth status, he firmly believes that he alone deserves to inherit the family’s vast business empire.
Despite this, Arthur is more gifted and capable, which fuels Maynard’s resentment.
He cannot accept that someone he sees as inferior might surpass him in both talent and succession prospects.
Maynard is extremely jealous and narrow-minded, especially toward Arthur’s natural abilities and popularity.
He views Arthur’s brilliance as a personal threat rather than an asset to the family.
On the surface, he appears cold, calculating, and willing to use any means necessary to achieve his goals.
At the same time, he is fundamentally cowardly, preferring to manipulate others from the shadows instead of confronting problems directly.
Maynard frequently hires killers and other dangerous agents to target Arthur.
Among these assassins is Noah, one of the notable figures he sends after his brother.
He orchestrates repeated attempts on Arthur’s life, hoping to remove his rival without dirtying his own hands.
These schemes highlight his ruthlessness but also expose his fear of direct confrontation and failure.
Maynard’s ongoing plots position him as a key antagonist within the family conflict.
His actions deepen the drama around inheritance, loyalty, and betrayal in the narrative centered on Arthur.
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