Chapter 771

Maeve's fingers hesitated on the piano keys as Liam's calm voice cut through the tension. "Keep playing." She glanced at Amy, who was trembling uncontrollably. Wesley had pulled off his belt and was lashing Amy without mercy. "Please, have mercy!" Amy's voice quivered, her face a mask of sheer terror. Despite the unfolding scene, Maeve forced herself to remain composed and continued playing. "Tell me—who ordered you to do this?" Wesley's ruthlessness made Amy plead for her life. "I'll tell you! I'll tell you everything! It was me—I was desperate for money... "I had bad intentions! But I did it all for you, Mr. Larson! Please, Mr. Larson, spare me!" Maeve frowned at this, and Liam raised a hand, signaling Wesley to pause. "Hold on." Wesley halted, and Liam coldly asked, "Are you saying that you did this for me?" "Yes, I did it for you! B-Because there's something you don't know about Maeve!" Amy pointed an accusing finger at Maeve, who briefly faltered in her playing. Liam'