The thought of handing over three Crystal Lords for free pained Ves a lot, but Raella didn't lie when she stated that this was how Bentheim worked.
However, while unpleasant, the tribute he instructed the LMC to hand over directly benefited Raella's position within the Blood Claws.
Ves knew what she was doing by demanding this request. She intended to raise her value within the criminal enterprise by calling attention to her ongoing association with Ves and his multibillion credit mech company.
Even though she renounced her ties to the Larkinson Family, blood was thicker than water! If Raella proved to her superiors that she could ask Ves for favors, then they would surely place more importance to her in their ranks.
"I'll also benefit as well."