SuperCorp - Arranged Marriage

Chapter 3

Lillian's pov:

I woke up this morning to find my husband dead. I mean I know I should probably be sad but is it so wrong to feel relieved?

I have had to put my plans on hold for years because of that man. At first yes, I suppose you could say we were in love but over time work became more important so I didn't see much of him.

Then he goes and sleeps with that despicable woman, what was her name... Ah! Lena McGrath. Even had the nerve to name their bastard child after her and move her into our house. Talk about rubbing it in.

Anyway, now that he's gone I can finally bring CADMUS into effect. Those good for nothing Aliens won't know what hit them.

As for Lionel's daughter, well, I cannot kill her, I mean I could but she really isn't worth it, I won't gain anything so instead I think I will make her life a misery by marrying her off to some poor family in Midvale. Hopefully I will never have to see her again.

Tomorrow Kara and her mother will be coming to take Lena out for the day to 'get to know each other'.

Personally I don't see the point in such formalities but as long as she is out of my house sooner rather than later I don't particularly care. Anyway, it does me a favour, I plan on having my first CADMUS meeting whilst she is out.

It has been a long time since I have been able to have 100% privacy.

Lena's pov:

"Miss Luthor, you need to get up" - "Miss Luthor?"

Ugh I groan into my pillow. I hate mornings. I turn over to see Jess standing there.

"What time is it?" I ask groggily.

"It's 9am Miss Luthor, your mother said to make sure you were up and ready for your guests arrival" Jess said.

"Great! Could you have me a strong coffee ready for when I get downstairs?" I ask.

"Of course"

"Oh and Jess, if Lillian asks, I was very annoyed when you woke me up"

"As you wish Miss Luthor" she says with a small smile.

I guess there is one thing I'll miss about this god forsaken place. I will miss Jess, she is the closest thing to a friend I have had since, well, Kara in middle school.

I wonder what she looks like now, she was cute and a little chubby back then, I think that was just baby fat though, she wasn't fat, just a little chubby.

Lillian never knew about Kara, didn't care to ask about my school life, or my life in general if I'm honest. My father knew her, he used to tell us both funny jokes and stories on the ride to school.

At first he didn't really like my request of picking Kara up and taking her to school with us but he gave in and actually ended up taking a liking to the girl.

I guess it was hard not to though, her smile was like a beam of sunshine. She was always so... Happy.

I have missed her since the day Lillian made me move away and go to a high school miles away from her.

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I get downstairs at 9.40 which leaves me 20 minutes to probably argue with Lillian and drink my coffee.

"Lena, nice of you to finally emerge" Lillian says dryly, not taking her eyes off whatever document she is reading.

"I wish I could return your sincerity but I can't, it is going to be a long day I could do without"