What was Xara seeing?

Why was James, the son-in-law of the Callahan family, rumored to be an infamous loser, having lunch with General Highsmith, a general under the command of the Blithe King?

She did not know how to react.

Utterly shocked, she covered her mouth with her hands.

Hearing a gasp, James turned around and noticed her.

‘What is she doing? Is she that surprised to see me?’

However, one glance at Daniel, and he understood everything.

James then stood. “What a coincidence, Xara,