Lex swung his cane as James entered the room. James easily dodged it.

“What happened, Grandpa? Why are you so angry?” James asked.

“You piece of trash!” Lex roared, his face contorted with fury. He’d been humiliated and beaten by security guards for believing James's assurances. This was far more shameful than being ejected by a military general.

Lex stood, pointed at James's nose, and raged, "You trash! Do you intend to embarrass my family? You're no longer a Callahan son-in-law! We feed you, we provide for you, and all you do is embarrass us!"

The family joined in the verbal assault, but James looked bewildered.

“What happened, Grandpa?” he asked, frowning.

“How dare you ask?” Lex lunged, swinging at James.

James quickly blocked the blow, saying indifferently, “You deceived Grandpa, making him think he could celebrate his birthday at the House of Royals! We went there, and they wouldn't even let us in. We were beaten up by the security guards!” Megan shrieked, her voice laced with anger. James looked at the family; they were bruised and battered. Brody even had a slap mark on his face. Megan’s dress was torn, her stockings ripped—clear evidence of a brutal assault.

James was confused. The guards at Goodview Villa District had been polite. This violence was inexplicable. He'd already placated Lex, ensuring Thea wouldn't proceed with the divorce. This was unexpected.

Calmly, James stepped outside and called the Five Provinces Business Alliance president. “It’s Black Dragon. I authorized Lex to use the House of Royals for his birthday, yet the security guards attacked him. I need an explanation, now.”

The Five Provinces Business Alliance was a powerful entity, yet James could call its president directly. That president was Yacob Lynch, a highly influential figure whose power eclipsed even many in the capital.

Yacob, shocked by the call, stammered, “C-Commander! I’ll investigate immediately!”

James hung up and waited outside, knowing a confrontation was unavoidable. Soon, Yacob called back. “Commander, it was a fool from the Xenoses who disrespected Lex. He’s en route to apologize. I apologize for my negligence, Commander. I am truly sorry…” Yacob’s profuse apologies were punctuated by the loud slaps he delivered to himself, audible even through the phone.

“Better hope this doesn’t disrupt my plans. Otherwise, the Five Provinces Business Alliance will cease to exist,” James said coldly before hanging up. He smoked a cigarette, then re-entered the villa.

The Callahans immediately resumed their verbal attack, even trying to throw him out.

“Grandpa, this is my fault. Why didn’t you tell me you wanted to check the venue beforehand? I made arrangements, but you should have informed me,” James said, trying a conciliatory tone.

“F*ck your arrangements! You still think you can act innocent? I’ll kill you!” Tommy hurled an ashtray at James.

James dodged it. The ashtray shattered on the floor.

Lex, trembling with rage, raised his cane. “Get out! You’re no longer our son-in-law!”

James escaped. With Lex’s fury unabated, it was best to avoid further escalation. He planned to return after the Five Provinces Business Alliance representatives apologized.

He left the Callahan villa, hearing the door slam shut behind him.

Twenty minutes later, the Five Provinces Business Alliance arrived, escorting Zack, Lucy, and the security guards who assaulted the Callahans.

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