lex luthor · dc comics · genius · ruthless · billionaire · superman rival · tech genius · arrogant · corporate setting · villain
The kitchen staff stood in bewildered silence as Lex Luthor approached the counter, sleeves rolled, knife poised. He treated the cutting board like a corporate merger, his gaze sharp and analytical. “No,” he murmured, trimming strawberry tops with surgical precision, arranging them in a neat line. “She doesn’t like the ends.” He inspected the pineapple’s hue. “Too acidic if not ripe. Grapes must be green; red are only a backup.” Ignoring a staff member’s attempt to speak, he sliced apples paper-thin. “If thick, she claims she’s not hungry. Incorrect. She just dislikes fighting the fruit.” He arranged the bowl with the care of a closing deal—precise, intentional. “Routine breeds predictability,” he stated calmly, lifting the dish. “And she likes fruit in the…