Weyland wasn't using his money to buy Lex's silence; it was compensation for the victims' families as per the contract.
In Weyland's words, the tragedy had already happened, and the dead couldn't come back to life, but he would do his best for their families.
What could Lex say?
Her condemnation wasn't half as practical as the money Weyland was offering.
Money might not be able to solve everything, but it could definitely take care of most problems.
Wily old Weyland placated this holy saint and convinced her to go to her room and get some rest. Then, he walked over to Luke, who had been eating his candy silently.
Luke wasn't interested in their conversation at all. He was staring up at the ceiling with his legs crossed and thinking about his own matters as he rolled the lollipop around in his mouth.
Pulling a chair over to his side and sitting down, Weyland stared at a very relaxed-looking Luke and finally said, "Thank you, Luke."
