before Lois was able to dart across the road from the trees to the tent,
Yes, back to Lois. I have been anticipating this part. I hope she learns something sueful this part.
the second tent, Lois could have sworn, inside of which Ms. Sherman had gone. It was empty… Well, empty of people at least. She saw a small file box, sitting on a table. Jackpot!

Is she going to discover the SM to Smallville connection?
The man dropped a cardboard box on the table with the confidential files and then proceeded to fill the box with the files.

she is getting away.