Daphne had finished her social season in scandal and ruin. After countless tries to get her to mind herself, Anthony Bridgerton realized her failure had to do with the fact she had no example.

So for the rest of his siblings, he would set an example. Find a wife, do his duty as Viscount. He ended things with Sienna to do just that, so he vowed he would.

He scoped the premises of the ball for a pretty young thing, smart and competent enough to be called his Viscountess.

"Pardon me."