I might be a rare breed of reader where I really don't mind angst at all. You got me hooked right away, and your characterization of Trask is excellent. He's a villain I've debated about using as a villain for me, but I've decided to go another route for one I am currently working on, which will involve angst as well.
So know that you will me as a follower for angst, and it doesn't bother me. It makes the moments of triumph all the more greater, and when you have a great hero, it's because you have a great villain.
I am one where, if I ask a question, and you know the answer will be revealed in the story, I don't mind you suspending me with curiosity by saying "just you wait!"
Like mozartmaid, I joined here a bit late to read the Aussie Rules, though I did glance at it here and there. You've got me hooked with this story! Bring on the core stuff of what Clark is made of!