Ends and Means - R *Now Complete* w/ PDF Posted

[lexchloe]

Wonderful update. Loved the flashback of Lex finding out that Chloe left and then going to Metropolis to find her. Wonder what his reasons for letting the friendship phase out were. I'm still loving 'take no prisoners' Chloe. Also loving that she's managed not only to ruffle Bruce's feathers but she's getting to Lex too on a personal as well as professional level. Liked the Chlex scene although Chloe was being a tad frosty, definately some lingering feelings there that she's trying to supress with the attitude.

Text of email…

We have a problem. Allied Insurance investigating the explosion. The investigation cannot be allowed to proceed.

Advise ASAP.

And the plot thickens. Who is sending the mystery e-mails and how much danger will this mean for Chloe? Can't wait for more.

[kimmie]

That was an excellent chapter, I loved the banter between Lex and Chloe. Already looking forward to the next chapter!!!

Kimmie

[welshy]

That was a great chapter, I hope there's going to be more soon

[fussy_wuzzy]

Great update! I'm dying to know who sent the email.

[Kit Merlot]

This was a fabulous update!

I love how thrown off Lex is by Chloe's cool professionalism. And Bruce's reaction is just as priceless. He doesn't seem to know how to treat Chloe-- should he also be coldly professional or try being charming?

And I have a special place in my heart for Lucius Fox

Great job on this story.

[hfce]

I love this update. I can't wait to see how they dance around eachother in the next update.

Hope

[campbti]

Very captivating. I like the investigation angle and always love Bruce. As long as we are mixing in the pleasure with the business I am on board. Love your characterizations so far. I always wonder how the writers on the show think that Chloe could have gone through what she did in seasons 1 to 3 and act the way she did in most of 4. I love your more jaded, strong, in charge Chloe. can't wait for an update.

[June]

You have no idea how much I needed this today, NBG. It's been an awful day and coming here and seeing an update.... whew, it was a welcomed surprise.

It didn’t take long to find out where she was, but the message was clear, Chloe had moved on and she wanted to be left alone.

I like how with each chapter so far you've added in a little bit of the past in flashbacks and such. It's a nice touch and adds to the layer of the story and also has me a lot of time debating whether or not I know what Lex was going to the Univerisity to tell her. I know what I hope it is, but I am probably WAY off.

Bruce’s face returned to the stony visage he had been showing ever since Chloe appeared in his office and if he wasn’t upset in his own right, Lex would have found it pretty funny. The idea of Chloe Sullivan walking all over Bruce Wayne would have typically been priceless to Lex had she not been walking all over him for the last hour as well.

True, she had not spoken directly to him since she shook his hand, but her general comments, demeanor, and even the way she kept raising her eyebrows whenever he or Bruce made a objection seemed explicitly designed to tell them, specifically him, that she was in charge.

Or maybe he was just projecting.

*cracks up at the idea of Lex Luthor projecting* I liked this entire chapter, but this part especially. It is nice to see Lex attempt to worry about a. what people (mainly chloe) think of him-- sensed by his mentioning of her demeanor towards him-- him, cool and collected Lex, effected by her seemingly disregard for him.

“I think so, no wait…there is one thing I have to say. Kind of a standard caveat. As I said my computer specialists and assistants are on their way but it will certainly take us the rest of the day to get ourselves up and running. In the meantime, and through the course of the investigation, I’ll warn you not to destroy any paper or digital documents, transfer files, or otherwise attempt to remove materials from the various premises that might be probative.” One corner of her mouth curled up. “We can always tell when you do that, and aside from being a felony, it really pisses us off.”

Bruce’s assistant snickered into her hand and tried to cover it up with cough.

I, like Bruce's assistant, was snickering at this.

The scene at the end between Chloe and Lex, again had a million thoughts going through my head at once, and has me on the edge of my seat to see how their relationship evolves.

You have action, mystery, possible romance... everything I love in a good book. Are you sure you aren't a professional writer or something? This story is fantastic and I can not wait until the next update.

When I picture my Lucius in my head, he’s a cross between actors Isaiah Washington and the late Richard Biggs. You can probably google

Yes, I do agree Freeman kicked some major ass in Batman Begins, but I do happen to know these two actors and I must admit... intriguing choice and i can completely see a nice mixture of the both of them in this story.

Again, great update, and I hope you update again. Soon.

[arkakitty]

“Oh, of course you wouldn’t, but I have to say it. Kind of like when they ask you if you want fries with that. Part of the routine, you know? That’s all I have. For now. I’m sure we’ll all be talking again very soon.”

Oh I loved this part Especially the Chloe/Lex interaction. Please more soon!!

[Zannie]

Their friendship, as it was, had run its course. She stopped calling.

Now she held the phone in her hand and wondered briefly if she should keep it as some kind of morbid souvenir.

The fact that it was trash day on the Sullivans’ street decided the matter for her. Twirling it once in her hand, Chloe stepped quickly to the can on the curb and dropped the phone in, slamming the lid down with her other hand. It made a satisfying sound.

Slipping on her sunglasses, Chloe got into her car, threw it into gear and proceeded to drive herself out of Smallville.

Five months early, alone, and heading in the opposite direction of Metropolis.

This is my favorite part of the first few chapters. It's so well done. You've made it dramatic without being melodramatic, and I feel so much for Chloe at this moment that it makes my chest hurt. Absolutely lovely.

I love this story. And I promise I'm getting to those latest two chapters today, so you'll be hearing from me by this evening.