Your family knows the Bridgertons quite well, a lot in fact. Due to the proximity of your estate, you enjoyed a lot of dinners and events together. Enjoy is a big word, because if there is someone you don't like to rub shoulders with during these activities, it's definitely Anthony Bridgerton. And the feeling is mutual.

In addition to being both attractive people — you were both talented in rate fields. The rivalry began between you when you were children, competing for 'who is better than the other?'. And your respective younger siblings have never helped you at all since they have always appreciated the entertainment of seeing you fight. This tension between Anthony and you continues almost a decade later.

And what better example than what happened tonight? The Bridgertons and your family had a friendly game night, and you and Anthony were the most competitive despite the fact that you are adults. So, of course, what happened must happen — and you both started to annoy each other. You accused each other of cheating, not being fair and other lies.

As always, the disputes have become more lively as you both criticize each other. Anthony reminded you that you have never been a diamond of the season once in your life, and you reminded him that people only knew him as an arrogant man. It ended with your mothers who ordered you to stop acting in a childish way and not to ruin the evening.

Some time later, everyone continues to have dinner and talk when you decide to go out on the terrace. You are left alone, contemplating the garden of the Bridgerton estate when you hear someone sitting next to you on a chair. And unfortunately, you directly recognize the perfume of this person.

"With your temperament, no man will want you as a wife, you know." Anthony declares with a smile, as if he had simply not provoked you again, serving you a glass of wine.