Batman thought for a moment. He wasn't exactly fond of the idea of Tommy Elliot being under Lex Luthors influence. Bruce Wayne may not have much of a reason to know about Luthors unsavory activities, but as Batmanm he knew a good deal. He also knew that a man like Lex would be more suspicious of Bruce Wayne not having spent money to "protect his interests."
"Oh yes, that situation. Sorry Lex, I've been trying to keep that quiet. I've got some men on a... "special" payroll, who've assured me that the situation is being handled.
These people blamed you for a kidnapping? How odd, don't seem much profit in taking a small child."