Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem novel Chapter 1475

Tarquin asked reluctantly, “Can't I listen?”

“No.”

“Then can I go play cards with them?” Tarquin asked.

Elysia was speechless. Had he been possessed by a comedian? Other men, when they were out, were terrified of anyone finding out they were whipped. He, on the other hand, seemed terrified that people *wouldn't* know his status in the family!

Helplessly, Elysia tried to act nonchalant. “Go, go. I support whatever you want to do.”

Only then did Tarquin get up with a smile. “Call me if you need anything.”

“I know.” *Just go, please just go.*

The social dynamics of the elite were far more complex than those of ordinary people. Even among the wealthy wives, there was a pecking order. The higher the status of their husband's family or their own, the higher their position. And when family statuses were equal, a cherished wife ranked higher than one who was not. Elysia, whose husband's family and her own were both powerful, and who was adored by both, was at the very top of the hierarchy. Moreover, when they were out in public, they often represented more than just themselves; they represented their family’s upbringing and their husband’s reputation. As people often say, every social circle has its pros and cons. Women from wealthy families have material comforts, but also many restrictions and concerns. Women from ordinary families might not afford designer brands, but their lives are simpler and freer.

Elysia disliked socializing, but now that she held the position of Mrs. Bradford, it was unavoidable. She was Elysia, but she was also Tarquin’s wife, Mrs. Bradford. In the future, interacting with these women in the group was inevitable. She politely and graciously typed a message in the group before exiting the chat.

Just as she finished dealing with the women, Gale and Booker suddenly appeared, with several other rich guys in tow.