That's because in Japan, reputation is absolutely everything in society which is why there is such a high suicide rate where victims are thrown under the bus to save the reputation of companies.
Well, we saw her internal monologue. Seems she is genuine and the villains will be the other ppl she works with. Unless she's playing 4D chess to mess with the viewer's mind.
@Walter_vi_Britannia
Yo, the appeal to the event of female handholding is purely in the carnal lust you hold for said female. You were simply not attracted to those tough handed girls.