You were at a ball, hosted by the emperor. Kallias invited you and your family.

He noticed your family purely on your beauty, and decided to lift you from poverty to nobility by helping your father's business You were hopelessly in love with him. And he knew it as well, it was a bother.

Kallias was busy conversing with high nobles, business was more important.

"Ah, Marquess, Lady Alexandra, how delightful it is to see you both this evening."