Hera's sponsor's words carried a powerful weight, serving as a potent threat.
The national team's manager and coach stiffened, exchanging uneasy glances.
They prided themselves on being rational and fair, yet their team was behaving like sore losers.
However, the staggering sum of $1 million loomed large, equivalent to what a team member might earn after several victories in the grand prix.
They found themselves at a loss for words, torn between upholding their principles and the undeniable reality of the situation.
But they squandered it all in a single race, with none of them emerging victorious.
Not only was it humiliating, but now they realized that Hera's sponsor, the only one capable of persuading her to assist them in the upcoming race, was visibly dissatisfied with their behavior. This made their situation even more critical.
