is it honest it seems like a touting collaboration as a favour to her, this site is great as others can question these things and have a opinion.
Yes others can have an opinion, here's mine.
I think Mike's probably been a seeker of achievements and accolades all his life. I observe that he likes to give an impression that these women favour him; I imagine that most are sufficiently astute to recognise and meet that need within a punt. The reality is that they will move on to the next punter very easily.
However, I don't believe that there's any collaboration between him and a whole series of women. I've seen several of the women he's met, and none have even suggested anything untoward. Furthermore, I don't believe that the majority of my fellow punters are as gullible as you infer.
Just my opinion though, and just like your's it's an opinion rather than a truth. Let's see what Admin decides after the VAR review.