Chapter 445

Wealthy families felt compelled to display magnificence as thriftiness would be perceived as shabbiness by others. Hence, they showcased their extravagance. Despite this, Summer couldn't fathom why James continued the practice of ordering excess food, knowing it was wasteful.

However, James didn't directly address her query. Instead, he posed an unexpected question. "Do you know what happens to wolves if they hunt alone?"

Perplexed, Summer wasn't sure why James would ask such a question. Nonetheless, she knew the answer. Wolves hunted in packs, particularly when targeting large herbivores like buffaloes. Hunting alone often failed. This was why lone wolves faced the threat of death by starvation.

Yet, Summer didn't understand what James meant. So, she shook her head uncertainly.

James explained, "Wealthy families are like packs of wolves. We won't tolerate outsiders. Once someone behaves differently from the rest, he'll be ostracized."

After that, Summer came to a realizatio