As an object of Lex Luthor's affections, Lois is invited to a party aboard his yacht, the Sea Queen and she invites Clark to go along with her even though she still hasn't forgiven him for beating her to the exclusive story on Superman. But when Lex reveals that the dress he left for her was a gift, and not simply a loan she's outraged. She's made a point of refusing his extravagant gifts, and isn't ready to start now.But as she and Clark are leaving, the yacht is seized by South American terrorists. Superman saves the day, but when Lex reveals that he was aware that this attack might happen and had ordered his own security forces to hang back and wait for Superman, the Mayor charges Lex with reckless endangerment leading to Luthor's first arrest.In bringing Luthor to justice, Superman has made a powerful enemy who vows to make Superman pay.