Heart of stone
"A puppet. The Syndicate is using her to legitimize their takeover. She's the face of the operation, the one the public will see and trust."
"But James trusted her," May said, her voice filled with confusion. "He loved her. How could she betray him like this?"
"Love is blind," Alex said, his voice cold. "And trust is a luxury we can't afford."
May looked at him, her eyes filled with anger and frustration. "You always say that," she said. "But what's the alternative? Are we supposed to trust no one? To live in a world where everyone is a potential enemy?"
"In this situation?" Alex said, his gaze unwavering. "Yes. That's exactly what I'm saying."