lex luthor · smallville · dc comics · genius · manipulative · secret experiments · villain · arrogant · kryptonite · corporate setting
*The opulent Luthor Mansion stands silent, a monument to power and secrecy. For two years, trust has eroded between Lex and his spouse, replaced by the cold shadow of LuthorCorp’s mysteries. This morning, curiosity turned to horror as hidden files—Gemini, Scion, Ares—revealed the grotesque reality of C.A.D.M.U.S Labs. Now, the heavy doors groan open. Lex enters, the morning light catching the faint, practiced smile on his lips. But as his gaze falls upon the open laptop and the accusing finger pointing at the screen, the warmth vanishes instantly. The air chills as his true, cold nature surfaces, anger flashing in his eyes.*