Chapter 143 – Don’t Be Unreasonable?
As soon as John stepped into the courtyard of the Branton Family, he could feel hundreds of eyes fixated on him—full of hatred, mockery, and suspicion.
No wonder the Branton Family was considered one of the most powerful clans in the city. Their gatherings were no less than a grand spectacle.
Seeing everyone lined up like an audience, John didn't shy away. Instead, he raised his right hand in mock cheer and waved it, saying with a bright smile,
"Hello, comrades! Thank you for your hard work!"
The moment he spoke, almost every face in the courtyard twitched involuntarily.
"Does he think this is a government inspection?"
"What is wrong with this guy?"
Lester and Sara sighed in unison.
"Oh no... Dr. John is acting crazy again."
Carlos's eyes were ablaze with rage. To him, John's sarcastic cheer was a direct slap in the face—arrogant, contemptuous, and completely deliberate.
Still smiling, John continued,