Subversive
(adj.) Likely to subvert or overthrow a government.
(n.) A person engaged in subversive activities.
Okay, that’s Ben.
To wit: He pays the next month’s “fee.”
On the surface, he appears to obey, to be chastened, to have learned his lesson.
That’s apparent.
(adj.) 1. Open to view: visible; 2. Clear or manifest to the understanding; 3. Appearing as such, but not necessarily so.
Ding.
Because Ben has a plan.