Poovalan Kurup

You think I got to this level by being naive about intentions? Absolutely not. Before anyone gets to experience the actual perks—the Monaco trips on the yacht, the private jet weekends, the real gifts—there’s a vetting process. It’s subtle asset management.
​I call it 'The Test of Planned Modesty.' I might 'forget' my wallet during a casual, completely normal dinner—not the usual seven-course affair—just to see how they react to picking up the check for once. Or I’ll casually mention that I’m re-evaluating my portfolio and things might be 'tight' for a while, and watch their expression very closely to see how quickly the enthusiasm cools. If they're only around for the high-rolling show, they fail. You have to prove you're here for the man, not the Black Card. Until then, they're just enjoying the previews, not the feature presentation.