Clark and Lana in “Unfinished Business”

Clark

You realize the only reason Lex is doing this is to wash his hands of it.

Lana

Lex had no idea what was going on on that farm.

Clark

Lana, you don't believe that.

Lana

Unlike some people I know, Lex doesn't lie to me.

Clark

Or he just wants his name clear of murder and slavery, so he sends a messenger to do his cleanup work.