From the spoilers, it seems that making Sanji actually fall for her was also part of the plan, so making him believe she was helping his friends was also perfect to gain his trust.
Regarding Lola's flashback, it might be Oda's way to give her an excuse for redemption. We don't know what will happen but she might end up being portraited as a victim that was raised to be like that, and, deep inside, she wishes to be free like Lola. That or it's another red herring and Pudding was the one who told Big Mom about Lola.
He would have a more shocked face than just expressionless face, if he fully feel for her plan. He's thinks something is up or really deep in thought.
Why would it be a red hearing, it makes no sense in verse to think about those thoughts. It's one thing to add something to throw off the audience, it's another to do that and makes no sense in verse.
Why would it be a red hearing, it makes no sense in verse to think about those thoughts. It's one thing to add something to throw off the audience, it's another to do that and makes no sense in verse.