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.
