
Ian is just a mentally weak old ass bitch who is incapable to stand by himself and make a decision, he is still a teenager in his head. You can argue by saying he tried to run from TJ but he didn't tried enough, the same way TJ won't let him go it's the same way he won't let TJ go. And Jo is a foolhardy man who doesn't know when to let go.

It's clear that MC is not dumb. He knew what he was doing when signing the contract. And for sure the person who might lose more from the contract is male lead. Because at some point I guess in the story the fighting might be between MC brother and male lead as MC brother has already started the fight( talking about making ML company's stocks drop).
The truth is theo is still in love with Gunner not as in the past but still, like he is genuinely interested in Dylan but still hope Gunner could change. Poor baby is trying to make the right decision but Gunner is always returning into his life