Exactly. He was not written to be likable, he is the clear depiction of someone who grew up manipulative and control obssesed and selfish as the people around him. He was clearly made to be that way and I like how his growth towards releasing himself from his toxic tendencies is slow. That makes it more realistic, he was bathed into an elite who only knew how to serve their own interests and you put in front of him an empathetic, caring and kind guy. Of course he was going to play him like a fiddle. I personally really love Brett’s character, I love his complexity and his inner struggles to bond emotionally with Hayden. Will he be someone i could have as a friend? Absolutely not. But that’s two separate things.
Y’all are way too harsh on Scott and tbf, I really didn’t like him as well but when I took the time to actually read the words and understand him and his perspective, his growth became such a compelling arc that it honestly made me want to see more of him. I think people are quick to judge because he’s annoying and we love the main characters but give it a chance, his journey of finally finding something to care about, taking control of his life and put a stop to his self-destruction is one of the better written aspects of this manhwa. I still don’t particularly like him as a person but that was very good arc.