As an experienced businessman, he had encountered all kinds of schemers throughout his career, and it was easy for him to recognize Alice's type. And he wasn't the only one—many of the others who had remained silent up until now were thinking the same thing.
Earlier, when Alice was fabricating lies to humiliate Hera, the most experienced individuals in the business world chose to remain silent. They understood that appearances could be deceiving and that there are always two sides to every story.
Only the younger ones fell into Alice's trap, quickly condemning Hera without a second thought.
It was true that such transactions occurred in the entertainment industry—where some artists sought favors by offering themselves to investors or directors in exchange for opportunities.
However, not everyone engaged in these kinds of deals. Many established businessmen understood the value of hard-earned money and the consequences of reckless indulgence.
