Chapter 147

"I only live once, and I don't want to live as those socialites do. They're always under great pressure," Samantha said. She added, "They have to manage their figures, adhere to family rules, marry people they don't love, and abide by the codes of wealthy families, always being poised and gentle. It's too much trouble. I can't manage…" Xander recalled Samatha's family background, which he had previously investigated, and instantly understood why she was so carefree and straightforward. "You're right. However, some people are willing to sacrifice their marriage for the sake of benefits." The family Samantha was from was considered just above the lower-middle echelon among the elite. Her parents never forced her to marry anyone. Even after she was with Joseph, the Wyatt family didn't exploit Joseph's status to gain advantages. Instead, they diligently managed their business. It was something many wealthy families couldn't compare to. Samantha casually tossed her used fork into the