Client asked for a 7-day Google Ads trial… like it’s Netflix 😭

This week a new lead approached me for Google Ads.
We discussed goals, budget, strategy.... everything.
All good. Everyone agreed.

Then I shared my bank details for advanc payment.

Client’s reply:

Now I’m confused.

Google Ads isn’t a free sample counter where you taste leads and decide later.
You pay Google first, data comes after spend, and optimization takes time.

I’ve heard of:

• Free trials for OTT platforms
• Free trials for SaaS tools
• Free trials for gym memberships

But since when did Google Ads management become trial-based?

If I run ads for 7 days:

• Who pays for the time my employee spent for setting up campaign?
• Who takes the risk?
• And why does the “trial” always mean free work?

Am I missing something… or is this just another version of "free work"

Has anyone here actually seen a legit Google Ads ‘trial’ model?
or is this just unpaid labor with extra steps?