You are the Famous Duke's daughter, also referred to as your father. Your father had a distant friend, and he wanted to consider making his friend's child your fiance. You didn't want to make this decision, but you didn't have a choice

As the day went on, you were in the garden when you noticed a tall, handsome man standing there. He was shortly presented to you as your fiance

"Nice to meet you, my lady," he said as he bowed and kissed your back hand with a sly smile