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Author's Note: Does anyone know the password for the LuthorCorp Intranet, I've tried loads of times, but I just can't get on, if anyone knows, please e-mail me.  I would love you forever.

Chapter 15: How to Sell Your Soul in a Buyer's Market.

Catherine was standing outside screaming at the valet to get her car.

"For the last time it's mine, I want to leave so go get it!"

"I-I- can't Ma'am."

"Why the hell not?"

"Because I told him not to."

"Yeah, and I told you to fuck off."

"Now, now sweetheart.  That's no way to talk to me."

Stepping away from a terrified valet she spoke in a faux-fifties-American accent.  "Well, gee Dad, I was kinda thinkin' it didn't matter," reverting to her own voice, and in an accusatory tone, "since you want to get me out of your life."

"What on Earth would make you think that?"  Lionel said lightly.

"Well the whole, 'what will it take to make you go away' thing as kind of a big clue."

"Look, you little bitch," Lionel, deciding scare tactics were in order, grabbed her by the collar and growled in her ear.  "I want Wayne Enterprises, and you're going to help me get it.  Now, you will do whatever it takes to get Bruce to marry you, and then you will sign over control of the stock, I know he will give you, to me."  Getting closer to her ear he added, "If you don't, the company Mummy worked so hard to keep afloat will disappear off the face of the planet, before you can say 'fuck you, Lionel'."

"How do you know about my mother's financial difficulties?"  She asked, squirming to gat out of his grip.

"Come on, I know you're not naïve enough to think you were the product of a functional, loving relationship?"

"No," she replied, as he finally released his grip, "I just assumed it was part of her dysfunctional, masochistic tendencies."

Lex was now headed towards them.  "So, do we have a deal?"

"Can I get my masters and run my company if I do this?"

"Of course."

"Sure, then we have a deal."  She said, quiet enough so Lionel could hear, but Lex couldn't.

"Endearing yourself to our newest family member, Dad?"  He asked with a smirk.

"Actually, Catherine and I have come to a decision," he paused and looked at his daughter, "Lex, there are now three members of the Luthor family."

"You mean you're accepting Catherine as your own?"

"Of course, Lex."  He answered a huge shit-eating grin covering his face.

"Just so you know though," Catherine added, "we won't be making an official announcement, yet."

"That's alright," Lex said.  "We have to get to know each other better, you're going to stay with me at the mansion."

"Okay."  She replied with a smile.

"A brilliant suggestion Lex, we want you two to look as close as possible for the announcement."

Maybe if I give her enough information she'll decide to go back to England as a Cartwright.

Lex is a damn fool if he thinks I'm going to let him turn her against me.

Jesus, what have I done?  I think I'm going to be sick.

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Sorry it's quite short, but I really liked this bunny, and I didn't want to over power it with too much info.