Chapter 277

"Aren't you a person too?" Elaine shot back without even thinking. Plus, Nick was still around, and Master Milton was inside too. Sure, he was supposed to be neutral, but for now, he seemed to be on their side. Oliver gave a lazy look and said, "Some people are already switching sides." Elaine immediately knew who he meant. She spoke up for Milton at once, saying, "Don't be so harsh—he's just trying to stay neutral." "Standing with one foot on each boat ain't gonna last long," Oliver replied, totally serious. Elaine finally couldn't take it anymore and turned to glare at him hard. What was this kid's deal? Why was he always contradicting her? Was he trying to stir the pot on purpose? "Alright, how about you just zip it for now?" she shot him a warning look. By that time Joshua and Milton had already sat down. Seeing Marcus and Elaine walk in, Joshua immediately stood and made a polite gesture. "Mr. Sinclair, Mrs. Sinclair, please have a seat." Neither of them said anything, but Elaine