Look at the thesaurus entry for malice.

malice \ ˈma-ləs \ hostility, ill will

Based on the entry, what is the best definition of malice in this sentence?

In many superhero films, the villain hides his malice while earning the hero's trust.
Responses

allegiance to an enemy
allegiance to an enemy
superpowers or abilities
superpowers or abilities
intent to cause harm
intent to cause harm
true origin or identity