I hate this book that @jack posted, but I have to admit, it's a must read (or listen, if that's your thing).
Been listening to it recently, and I've personally seen the stories played out in my life in situations involving money, power, and beautiful women.
It's useful knowledge, even for exceptionally moral people. Green's bibliography is solid.
The 48 Unfortunate Things that Shitty People do when the Stakes are High:
https://annas-archive.org/search?q=48+laws+of+power
https://rumble.com/vvstdk-48-laws-of-power-audiobook-by-robert-greene-2022-upload-full-audiobook.html