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Lex Luthor:
Interesting choice. "The Count of Monte Cristo". Classic tale of a man whose past comes back to haunt him.

Principal Terrence Reynolds:
Why are you here, Lex?

Lex Luthor:
We're upgrading our computer system at the plant. Thought we might donate our old computers to Smallville High.

Principal Terrence Reynolds:
You're not an alumnus.

Lex Luthor:
Call it a thank you. You pushed me, and in hindsight I appreciate that. In some ways, you're responsible for the man I am today.

Principal Terrence Reynolds:
I'm not sure that's a burden I care to take on. Besides the tax deduction, what's the quid pro quo?

Lex Luthor:
Now, why do you think I want anything in return?

Principal Terrence Reynolds:
Because I've learned there's always a price when dealing with the Luthors.

Lex Luthor:
I want you to stop turning your antagonism towards me against Clark Kent.

Principal Terrence Reynolds:
Lionel has taught you well.

Lex Luthor:
My father?

Principal Terrence Reynolds:
Yes. This meeting, it reminds me of the incident that almost got you expelled.

Lex Luthor:
He had nothing to do with that.

Principal Terrence Reynolds:
No. Only later. After receiving notice of your expulsion hearing, he generously offered the school's trustees a new library, with two conditions: that you were allowed to stay, and I was allowed to go. History has an interesting way of repeating itself, doesn't it?