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U know if we will understand shaia's situation, I can't say he became an 'evil brat' and I admit I was a lil disappointed on his actions before. But after knowing that the reason old fart chose beryl for him is bcs he want shaia to take the poly route and is taking advantage of beryl's attachment to his dead mate, I am just so mad and feels sad for shaia. He's being a troll to beryl because he's hurt and maybe lonely.
He wants to keep the peace in his family, he gave up his love for theo(?), he wants his theo and brother to have an uninterrupted love. He must be very sad knowing everyone around him has love they chose for themselves. His parents, grandparents, uncle and his brother. And now he has to follow this old fart's decision in order to properly inherit and manage their family business. It feels very unfair for him ╥﹏╥
I can't explain more of the details but I read a comment below rationalizing shaia's actions. Go read that and maybe, we also have the same opinion.