Having just learned that Lex Cross had broken up with Flora Bloom and that her recent imprisonment and torture hadn't truly been his idea, Nina Rook's head was immediately filled with romantic fantasies.
Unseen by anyone, the black energy descended precisely in front of Nina Rook.
She gazed at the godlike man before her, the one who utterly captivated her, and saw that he was now looking at her with his full attention.
Any lingering trace of doubt she might have had vanished in that instant.
"Lex! I knew you still cared about me! Right?"
At that moment, Lex Cross's mind was filled with Flora Bloom's instructions: 'You have to sell the whole act.' 'Don't let all our work go to waste.' 'Saul Sterling's life is at stake.'
Taking a deep breath, Lex Cross lowered his gaze, struggling to conceal the disgust—even murderous intent—in his eyes. "Are you alright?" he asked.
