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, you’re here too. Have you eaten? Come, join us. Oh, by the way, let me introduce you to Daniel. He’s a good friend of mine. We grew up together in the orphanage. It’s our first time seeing each other in years, so we decided to have lunch together.”

Daniel cast a glance at James, taken aback.

He immediately understood the situation and played along. Standing up, he greeted Xara with a smile, “Hello, I’m Daniel.”

“Ah…”

Xara gasped.

She was thrilled.

‘General Highsmith is talking to me! What