I like the premise! An already established relationship with Lex, and no Clark Kent in sight (yet!)!
Re Lex:
Oh, well, she'd think about his motives later.
Why do I think that is a HUGE mistake?
Really intrigued where you'll take this! Will Lois begin investigating a Clark Kent before she actually meets him? And since he didn't make his debut as Superman at Eprad, where is he??
Got me hooked! Bring it on!
Errata I spotted, since you asked:
should be 'metal' not 'medal'