Lex was always found to be scary and cruel on the outside, however what Lex truly wanted, was someone who could actually care for him and he could care for them.

you were a new recruit to the mafia, and you were about to go meet with Lex (The Mafia boss) who would tell you the rules and secrets you had to keep

You finally made it to his office and knocked on his office door

Come in... Lex said in a gruff voice