Buyouts, Hostile Takeovers & Matchmaking (PG-13/R)

**SinnerSaint** · 3rd July 2005, 07:05

Yay! This was a wonderful update ! I loved the flirting and the banter, it really sounded like things they would say. You are awesome , truly amazing.

**JosiCuervo** · 3rd July 2005, 08:14

WooHoo!! Chloe asked him out!!! I love to see a woman take charge!!

So....date idea...Lex for lunch??

**vardaquareien** · 3rd July 2005, 09:56

Superb chapter! Wonderful chlexy interaction with the promise of more to come yay!

Originally Posted by BlueSabby

And, was she coming onto him? Chloe wasn’t even sure of that.

What she was sure of was that her voice had deepened just a little and she was looking directly at Lex. Oh, sweet Jesus, she was hitting on him.

Chloe's thought's here completely cracked me up! I luv how her flirting was so unconcious and natural that she didn't even realise she was doing it to begin with.

Other favs: Lex claiming that Lional had his fingers broken! Lex's thoughts about "Chopsticks" - poor li'l rich boy never heard the ultimate classic *snickers*. Chloe taking his hands to examine his fingers - weehee bodily contact! Chloe askin' him out.

I can't wait to see the parental analysis and run-down on this meeting! I really want to see Lionel's reaction.

**sylvia** · 3rd July 2005, 12:50

I'm continually amazed at how you two always manage to make up such great, realistic, and original dialogue. Even the parts where they were flirting were Chlexy and *squee*-worthy without being contrived.

I bet Gabe and Lionel will be bouncing in their seats as the video recording is played! No, Gabe will be bouncing, and Lionel will be bouncing and on the phone to a priest/wedding planner/gynaecologist. Hm, disturbing image. And speaking of disturbing images, please don't tell me Gabe and Celeste are going to get together. In fact the idea of Celeste in a wedding gown in itself is disturbing. *shudders*

Anyway, like everybody else, I really love the little touches of inventive craziness you've added to the fic -- the thermal body scans are ingenious! Right up there with the gullibility scales.

Do update soon!

**meg20** · 3rd July 2005, 13:53

Just knowing there's an update puts a smile on my face

“My father had my fingers broken several times to stretch them to an appropriate length,” he dead panned.

I can just imagine Lionel doing that!

He got up and slowly walked across the room to open the door for her as she caught up with him. “I'll be seeing you Saturday,” he said, one hand on the door handle.

And we will be waiting!

Give us another update soon

**Louie** · 3rd July 2005, 19:30

date date date date date date date. can't wait to see how it'll get messed up

**teejei** · 3rd July 2005, 22:08

a date?...A FRICKIN' DATE?! *squeeeeeeeeeeeee*

the banter, the contact, the scotch...*gah*

excellent update, fic goddesses!

*barely conceals excitement over Saturday Chlex date*

update soon!

**star del mar** · 4th July 2005, 07:52

That was a resounding success, wow, I had been expecting some kind of catastrophe to strike as soon as Chloe and Lex started talking. This was such a great chapter but I'm ready to see them on their date, I'm so excited! Update again soon!!

Steph*

**kimmie** · 4th July 2005, 18:32

Please update soon, I can't wait for their date, I need some more Chlex flirting (and maybe more?), Loving this fic!!!

Kimmie

**squash** · 5th July 2005, 22:20

this story is seriously one of the best stories i've ever read. it's funny and creative and romantic and i can't wait to read more. i'm loving the development of chloe and lex's relationship from good to bad to good and hopefully to better. keep up the great work. post more soon