Chapter 737 All Bark No Bite
However, Hera had no intention of bearing the cost of the fallout herself—she planned to shift the financial burden onto the wealthy woman who had conspired against Rafael, knowing Alice lacked the means to pay.
By doing this, she would not only sow discord between Alice and the other woman but also push them into a ruthless battle against each other once they realized the full extent of the repercussions they would face.
Desperation would set in, and they would inevitably turn on each other in an attempt to shift blame and lessen their own suffering.
Moreover, neither of them—nor even Rafael, Zhane, and Dave—knew that Hera was the true force behind the Dragon Palace Hotel.
Rafael, Zhane, and Dave simply assumed that Gerald was aiding them out of mutual interest, believing he was only retaliating against Alice and the other woman for causing trouble within his territory.
They had no idea that he was acting under Hera’s orders, ensuring that her carefully laid plan unfolded exactly as she intended.
Rafael, Dave, and Zhane didn’t dwell on Gerald’s involvement too much. In the business world, everything revolves around interests and losses. Since Gerald’s interests had been affected, it made sense that he would support them in dealing with Alice and the other woman.
However, they also knew that if the situation were reversed—if they were the ones causing him trouble—he could just as easily turn against them. There was no deep bond between them, only mutual benefit, and they were well aware of how these dynamics worked.
What they didn’t realize, however, was that everything happening had Hera’s approval. She had orchestrated this entire situation from behind the scenes, ensuring that every move played out in her favor.