A retired reincarnator from a certain American film studio

Because he's past that immature, adolescent age. Right now, he's just an ordinary retiree who looks only twenty-five but is actually just someone who wants to work hard to enjoy his retirement.

As Lu Ke spoke, he tossed the mini tornado in his palm into his bourbon and then drank his homemade Thunderstorm Bourbon in one gulp.

The storm raged in my mouth.

It looks just like the popping candy we used to eat when we were little.

Luke then moved his right hand, drifting the pistol, which had just had its magazine emptied and was hovering in front of him, toward Alexander.

Alexander instinctively reached out and took it.

Lu Ke then smiled and said, "How is it?"

Alexander tucked his pistol back into his waistband and looked at Luke.

"what?"

"With that kind of power, I think I'm qualified to do whatever I want, like Daniel Whitehead?"

"not enough."

Alexander shook his head: "Such strength can only guarantee that other leaders will not get involved, lest they be implicated. But if Daniel Whitehead wants to hide, you still won't be able to find him."

Luke nodded, then looked at Alexander and smiled, "So, what about adding you? Is that enough?"

Alexander's eyes narrowed as he stared at Luke expressionlessly.

"who are you."

"Lu Ke!"

Luke smiled, picked up the wine glass on the table, walked closer to Alexander, handed him the glass, and then clinked it against his own: "I didn't agree to Dr. Zola's plan on the spot because you are the only partner I've chosen. I wanted to hear your opinion first, Sasha. The most important thing in a partnership is trust. We've already had a good start, so I don't want to ruin the trust we've built up."

This is not PUA.

He dares to swear!

Honesty is the most important label for a responsible man. No one wants to deal with, do business with, or cooperate with a dishonest person.

Just as underlings don't like following a fickle boss who won't protect them when things go wrong.

Alexander glanced down at the bourbon in his hand, then looked up at Luke, whose face was full of sincerity, and fell silent.

He can tell whether someone is lying or not.

and……

Based on the strength Luke had just demonstrated, Alexander understood that Luke had no need to lie, nor did he need to lie at all.

Alexander's thoughts raced, and then, under Luke's gaze, he extended his glass, clinked it against Luke's, and took a sip.

Seeing this, Lu Ke smiled and took a sip of his glass.

after awhile.

The two sat back down on the sofa.

Alexander closed his eyes, took a deep breath, and then opened them again to look at Luke. His eyes no longer held the irritability and anger he had when he first arrived, but also a trace of the pain he felt from being backstabbed.

at this moment.

Alexander displayed the qualities expected of a supervillain.

"What are your plans?"

"At first, all I wanted to do was chop Roland Fury up, that's all."

Luke shrugged, reiterating his motive for killing Roland Fury, then looked at Alexander: "But I must say, Dr. Zola's proposal is quite tempting."

Alexander nodded: "Killing Daniel Whitehead and taking his place is indeed quite tempting, but there's a problem."

Lu Ke gestured with his hand.

"Please say."

"Do you really think he's that generous? Cooperating with him is like asking a tiger for its skin."

"What about the two of us?"

"Ok?"

Luke looked at Alexander with a smile and raised his glass again: "Including you, when we're all together, who do you think is dealing with a tiger for its skin, and who is dancing with a wolf?"

Alexander: “…”

Chapter 220 My life has been like walking on thin ice! (Fourth update, please subscribe!!)

Luke initially had no interest in Hydra.

After all, Hydra was destined to be a Titanic.

He truly hadn't considered that he could gain any benefits for himself through the Roland Fury affair.

This is the truth.

When it comes to murder, there's no need for so much consideration.

but……

The conditions Dr. Zola brought through Cipher were indeed quite tempting.

Although Hydra's future fate is destined to be like the Titanic hitting an iceberg, Hydra hasn't hit the iceberg yet.

At the very least, before Hydra crashed into the iceberg, it was the undisputed number one supervillain organization on Marvel Earth.

This is something no one can deny.

Regardless of his reasons for killing Roland Fury, Daniel Whitehorn would certainly take action to maintain the stability of his team.

and so……

He'd rather inherit his estate himself than let someone else inherit it after he killed Daniel Whitehead.

After all, he did everything, so it's only reasonable for him to inherit Daniel Whitehead's estate after his death.

That's what Luke thought.

But if he was the only one thinking this way, the other Hydra leaders would certainly not agree.

After all, Alexander just said that.

If he were to kill Daniel Whitehorn, the other Hydra leaders would certainly not let it go unpunished.

Therefore, he needs allies.

Logically speaking, since it was Dr. Zola who proposed it, he should cooperate with Dr. Zola.

pity!

Luke was not familiar with Dr. Zola.

Moreover, it would be difficult for Luke to believe in Dr. Zola's sincerity in cooperating with a cyborg that has no physical form.

After all, there are quite a few examples in movies of cyber life betraying their partners.

Therefore, compared to Dr. Zola, Luke still finds Alexander more agreeable.

First, the time he had known Alexander was neither very long nor very short.

Secondly, regardless of Alexander's considerations at the time, at the very least, he chose Luke and gave up Roland Frey.

That was enough for Luke.

As for how to cooperate...

Luke and Alexander chatted in the office for almost the entire morning, and even after calling Earl to order takeout, they continued talking during lunch. It wasn't until nearly 3 p.m. that they finalized a preliminary plan.

The plan can be summarized in just four sentences.

"Luke and Alexander have secretly formed an alliance, but without making any official announcement."

"Luke charged ahead, with Alexander providing covert support from behind."

“After Daniel Whitehead’s death, Luke has the right to inherit 100% of Daniel Whitehead’s estate and his legitimate seat in the organization, and Alexander must provide 100% support and assistance.”

“If Alexander breaks the agreement, Luke has the right to kill Alexander.”

"..."

Alexander looked at the newly drafted cooperation agreement in his hand, then at the fourth clause. After a moment of silence, he looked at Luke and asked, "Is it necessary to include this clause?"

Luke was also holding a copy in his hand.

It's a cooperation agreement.

Of course, it should be served in duplicate.

Lu Ke nodded seriously: "Feelings are feelings, and business is business. What if you don't fulfill your obligations and I have to kill you, and then you try to play the emotional card with me? At that point, should I kill you or not?"

After all, Alexander is his only confidant at the moment.

If possible, Luke would very much like to maintain his friendship with Alexander. These days, it's hard to find a confidant who's on the same wavelength as you.

Alexander opened his mouth, looked at Luke who said, "If you don't sign, then don't leave the house," shook his head, took the pen from Luke's hand, signed his name on the handwritten cooperation agreement, and then handed it to Luke.

"Is this alright?"

"Okay."

After Luke took it, he carefully checked the name to make sure it was correct, and then signed his own name on it before handing the other copy to Alexander: "Here, your copy."

Alexander reached out and took it, folded it without even looking at it, and put it in his pocket. Then he said to Luke, "If nothing unexpected happens, Daniel Whitehead will make his move against you after the Christmas holidays this year at the latest. You'd better be prepared."

Lu Ke was somewhat curious.

"The holiday is over, why wait until the holiday is over?"

"Christmas holiday, time off."

"hiss!"

Luke gasped and looked at Alexander: "To be honest, sometimes I really don't think you guys are a villainous organization anymore."

Instead, it's a multinational listed company operating under the name of Hydra.

Luke is now receiving two salaries.