"Is Grandpa home?"

"Yeah, of course. But don't you know your place? You're just a dog to the Callahans. You'll have to crawl if you want to come inside."

"Who is it, Megan?"

Tommy walked over and saw James at the door. "Yo, James! What a rare visitor," he sneered. "I'm here to see Grandpa. I have an important matter to discuss with him," James said.

"Didn't you hear Megan? You're a dog to the Callahans. You'll have to crawl inside if you want to enter the Callahans' villa," Tommy said condescendingly. He then went to welcome his youngest sister, Wendy, who had returned after moving to North Cansington following her marriage six months prior. He wanted to greet her personally. Wendy Callahan was Howard's youngest daughter and Megan and Tommy's sister. She had married into a wealthy North Cansington family, whose status rivaled the city's "Great Four." Her husband, Brody Coleman, was a promising deputy captain in a specialized police unit. They had come to celebrate Lex's 80th birthday.

Suddenly, a million-dollar luxury car pulled up. A couple emerged: Wendy, looking stunning in a gorgeous dress, and Brody, a man in his forties with a beer belly. Tommy's expression changed instantly. He smiled and greeted them warmly. "Wendy, I haven't seen you in six months! Grandpa has been talking about you and Brody. He's been looking forward to seeing you, and you're finally here! I heard you've just been promoted to deputy captain?"

Wendy, smiling delightedly, clung to Brody. "Deputy captain is nothing. The Colemans' influence is unimaginable. With their connections, my husband will be promoted to captain very soon!"

Brody cautioned, "We have to stay low-profile. I've told you countless times we need to be humble. Don't brag about being deputy captain. That's nothing compared to my uncle! He's the secretary to a general in North Cansington's Military Region. He's the epitome of authority."

Tommy, though aware of the Colemans' influence, was surprised by their power. "Come in, Brody! You've made the Colemans sound quite impressive," he said, inviting them inside.

Meanwhile, Megan informed Lex. "Haha! My good grandson-in-law! I've been looking forward to seeing you!" Lex smiled as he walked out to greet them.

"Grandpa," Brody greeted him.

"Brody, I've heard you've been promoted to deputy captain?"

"Grandpa, you flatter me. Deputy captain is nothing. My uncle is the real deal. He's the secretary to a general in North Cansington's Military Region. The Blithe King has high expectations of him, so he was promoted after the Blithe King's succession. He aims to be one of the best in North Cansington's military region within five years."

Lex smiled broadly. James then greeted Lex, who froze, his smile fading. "Yeah? What do you need?"

"Grandpa, I need to discuss the venue for your eightieth birthday. I think the Cansington Hotel isn't worthy of you," James said smoothly.

"What do you mean, James? Are you saying Grandpa isn't worthy of the Cansington Hotel? That he's not qualified?" Tommy shouted.

"Get out of here, James," Lex said, glaring at him.

"Who's this, Grandpa?" Wendy asked, looking at James. She hadn't met him before.

"Who else? It's the Callahans' live-in son-in-law, Thea's husband," Megan said scornfully.

Unfazed, James approached Lex and whispered something. Lex was stunned. "Re-really?" he exclaimed.

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