Inbetween

Chapter Eighteen: Deadly Donations

I'm not even going to lie to you guys I've never chugged out as many chapters in one weekend then I have for this story.
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Bruce knew throwing a party the same weekend Ivy and Scarecrow planned to disperse their toxin was perfect. He had found a connection between a sale at Lex corps and a shipment truck scheduled to come into Gotham for that night. He wasn't hard for him to put two and two together.  He was their bait without them even knowing. It was the perfect excuse to get the justice league in one room without any suspicion and it was the perfect excuse to see Clark dressed up in one of his fancier suits. Bruce didn't want to pat himself on the back too early but he did have a good feeling about their plan. Which was rare.

He straightened his bow tie and grabbed his lint roller from his night stand. He made sure he looked spotless and maintained. He not only had to make sure their mission went smoothly but he also had to schmooze socialites in the process. Bruce made sure his hair was perfectly slicked back before spraying himself with a couple sprits of cologne and stepping out of his room.

The manor bustled with staff preparing for the charity gala that was about to start. The entrance had over ten waitstaff waiting for guests for their coats and what ever else they wished to store in the closet. He knew it was bit of an over kill but that's exactly what his billionaire personality was. He sighed and made his way to the kitchen where the chefs were creating all kinds appetizers for the guests.

He could see Alfred in the middle of chaos directing the chefs around the kitchen. Bruce smiled watching Alfred in one of his many elements. Alfred gave Bruce a nod and Bruce returned it with a small smile. He stepped out the kitchen and stepped into the living room to see both boys dressed in suits playing a video game. Bruce decided to leave them be and did some final checks around the house. He had bugged the entire manor for tonight and had hidden cameras in almost every room. He opted out on the bedrooms especially his own; he had made it a point to not have guest up there especially if he knew he was going to be off with the league most of the night.

His hall, outdoor, and ballroom cameras were well hidden and about the size of his pinky finger nail. The clock that lead to the bat-cave was locked for the night just in case someone stumbled upon it. He and the boys would have to get in through the garage entrance; it was a longer way but it guaranteed no one would find out his secret. With Lex being in attendance tonight he needed to make sure it remained a secret more than ever.

He stood at the top of the staircase and watched as guest started to pool in. All dressed in beautiful gowns and well fitted suits. He knew high society loved when ever he threw a party because it was on of the few instances they could see inside of the Wayne manor. As more and more people filled the rooms the band began to play and Bruce continued to watch waiting for Clark to arrive. A waiter handed him a class of bourbon and though he had no intention on drinking it he knew it would help him blend in with the others.

He descended from the staircase and started greeting some of the guests. He directed some of them to the ballroom while others made their way to the bar area. Most looked familiar and he was sure a lot of powerful people would be making appearances tonight. Bruce made his way back to the living room where he could see the tv shut off and the game put away; the boys must've heard the guests and shut everything off. He took a small drink from his glass and enjoyed the burn in his chest. He sighed and went back to the guests.

Bruce's eyebrows shot up the first Justice League member to make an appearance was Wally and he looked more than presentable. At the sight of Wally Bruce decided now would be the time to turn on the comms and he's guessing Wally had the same thought cause his came alive around the same time as Bruce's. Bruce let out a whistle that caught Wally's attention. The other man approached Bruce with a huge grin.