Chloe Marks-Luthor
"Hi Chloe," Lois said with a smile, "Why don't we go chat in the lounge while the guys talk." Charm smiled and nodded, "Okay." On the way out, she heard Luthor say, "So, Clark, still a fan of Superman? Ah, well, I'll convert you yet, my friend."
"So, Chloe," Lois said, "Let's get business out of the way. Are you happy, living here with Lex?" Charm smiled brightly, "Yes, definitely. Mr. Luthor was already like a second father to me. Recently, my life has been like a storm and he's been like an oasis right in the middle of it." "That's very poetic," Lois said," Alright, I know this next question is a hard one to answer, so you don't have to if you don't want to, but can you tell me what your parents meant to you?" "Well, my mother was always all business all the time, but she always seemed able to make a few extra hours in the day for me." She smiled as if thinking back on a cherished memory, a single tear rolled down her cheek, "And my father was a fun loving jokester. He could make me laugh even when I felt like the whole universe was against me. His motto was 'Keep smilin'!' and he would always say 'The only thing that makes me happy is that precious smile of yours.' And stuff like that," Charm was now holding back a flood of tears, her chin quivered slightly, "When they left on that plane they said they'd be back as soon as they could, they just had to finish some work. My dad promised me a big surprise, although the one I got probably isn't the one he wanted to give me." She broke down into sobs. Lois scooted close to her and hugged her tightly, "I know, dear," she said soothingly, "it's hard to lose someone you love more than anything. But it gets a little better. A whole lot better if you believe in heaven." Charm sniffed a little then pulled out of the hug. She gave a bittersweet smile and said, "Thank you, Ms. Lane. That makes me feel better." She sighed and stared at the ceiling, "Besides, I don't think my dad would be very happy if I cried on his account." "Pardon me, ladies," Clark interrupted, "Dinner's ready." "Thanks, Clark," Lois said, standing up, "Let's go get something to eat, shall we?" Charm smiled and wiped the tears of her face, "Okay." This, she thought, Is working like a charm.