He could send a hunting party to kill Oristev, he’s sure he can even convince Lanistov to kill him for him for the right deal, but it would be much more satisfying to watch Alina reject him herself. He had time now, to show her his vision, his true vision, not the distorted version of it she had glimpsed before through his lies, through the news reports. He would show her the truth and he would convince her.