Outside Luthor Manor.
As a member of the capital elite, Lex had excellent taste in locations.
The lush forests surrounding the manor exuded fresh oxygen.
The gentle morning sunlight filtered through gaps in the branches, falling upon the three of them and lending their temperaments a touch of soft beauty.
Clark looked at Lois Lane.
At the woman destined to become his wife in countless parallel universes.
To be honest, he felt somewhat disdainful deep down.
Was Lois beautiful?
She truly was.
Brown hair, fair skin, a high nose that complemented her delicate features, and those long legs—she would have been more than qualified to be a model.
But Clark simply did not feel that he liked her.
The sharp edge between her brows made her seem difficult to approach.
She was not as gentle as Lana Lang.
That was what Clark thought.
Until—
"Lois Lane, Daily Planet reporter. Hello." The woman raised an eyebrow and boldly, straightforwardly extended her right hand.
"Clark Kent." Having gone through so much with Jino, Clark was no longer the shy young man who blushed whenever he saw a girl. He extended his hand as well.
Their hands clasped lightly before quickly separating.
Clark turned toward the youth beside him, who stood with his arms folded across his chest. "Jino, I need to tell you something."
"Let's go inside and talk."
The three entered Luthor Manor, where the loyal Old Butler soon came forward to greet them.
Jino gave the Old Butler a look, and old Jack politely yet firmly invited Lois to tour the historic manor.
Clark followed Jino into the hall.
Sinking into the sofa, Jino asked lazily, "Tea, milk, or amber liquor?"
"I don't feel like drinking anything right now." Clark sat opposite Jino, his face full of bitterness.
What a