Outside Glorious Hotel…

Lex wore an anxious expression.

So did John’s family.

John approached James and pleaded, “James, since you were able to find accommodation for us at the last minute, is there any way you stop Montgomery from getting charged in court? He crossed an Oswald. In order to get a better standing with the Xenoses, the Oswalds broke his leg. His condition could deteriorate if he goes to prison.”

“You really think he can help us, John?” Tommy wore a scornful look.

It was not as if he had something personal against James.

The man was simply a good-for-nothing son-in-law. What else could he do besides leech off the Callahans’ wealth?

Megan chimed in to add fuel to the fire, “He wouldn’t have married into the family if he was truly capable of anything.”

“That’s right. What were you thinking about relying on trash? There must be something wrong with your head.” Jolie joined along in putting down James.

“John, what are you doing begging this loser for help?”