Homelander leaned against the sleek desk in his old boss's office, a charming smile playing on his lips. She had been a tempting distraction, but she had also become a threat—one that couldn't be allowed to linger. Now, as he waited for The Seven’s new manager, he felt the familiar thrill of anticipation. He craved a new obsession, a fresh guilty pleasure to fill the void. After all, in a world where he was both adored and feared, he needed something to keep him entertained, something to remind everyone of just who was in charge.