Jimmy and Perry are acting much like sexist jerks. Lois is a grown woman and a professional reporter, who doesn't need to be babysat. Just because she made a mistake once with Lex, doesn't mean she'll give up everything she has with Clark because another rich businessman makes eyes at her. They're treating her like an irresponsible child. If Bruce asked specifically for Clark not to be there, I'm thinking he knows that more about Clark than Clark would want this stranger to know. This is the tactic Clark should've used, instead of saying that he couldn't trust Lois with this guy. Clark being a heavy handed jealous boyfriend will have Lois running for the hills. I agree that instead, he should've volunteered to come to the party as her escort. Accusing Lois of being an idiot and falling for another slick villain, sure won't earn him any boyfriend points.
I wonder why Lois's brakes went out. Is someone out to get her? I can't believe it was Bruce (since we know he's not that bad of a guy).
You've done a good job on reminding these reporters that they lack personal communication skills.
Now, you just need to teach Clark how not to be lunkhead.
“Maybe he meant a woman who turned his life upside down,” Clark uttered. “Jimmy told me what you were working on.”
Did you mean "met" here instead of "meant"?
