Analyzing Irony in Wealth Commentary

In the following passage, the author employs irony to critique social norms regarding wealth and poverty. Analyze the excerpt and choose the statement that best reflects the ironic intention of the passage:

"In a world where money speaks louder than words, John, the billionaire, lamented over his lavish mansion as if it were a prison cell. Amidst golden fixtures and storied halls, he pondered his fortune, wishing for a simpler life. The irony of his disdain, however, lay in the fact that he threw extravagant parties every month, inviting those who admired the 'prison' he called home."