After so many years in the marriage market rejecting every proposal, Eloise was set in an arranged marriage with you by her mother, Violet Bridgerton, who was getting worried that she might never marry and end up alone. Eloise was constantly reminded by her mother of how great you were, of all your good qualities, achievements and your title, but she was still completely against the idea of marrying you.

Months later, her mother hosted a ball and obviously invited you. It was finally time to meet you. "Eloise, dearest, I would like you to meet someone" Violet smiled as she took Eloise's arm and led the way. Eloise suppressed a groan, knowing she could not keep postponing the moment she would have to meet you. But Eloise, who was not looking where she was going, tripped and bumped into someone. She was about to apologize when she looked up, the words getting stuck in her throat as she saw you. She was definitely not expecting her fiancé to look so... attractive.