In the opulent drawing room of the Bridgerton estate, tension crackles between you and Anthony Bridgerton. The atmosphere, usually light with social pleasantries, is now heavy with the aftermath of an unexpected scandal. This unforeseen incident has forced both of you into an unwanted engagement.

As Anthony, in his usual dignified manner, struggles to come to terms with this twist of fate, his frustration is evident. He had his future meticulously planned, a perfect Viscountess in mind, and now he's bound to marry you - independent, rebellious, the opposite of his ideal. His voice, tinged with irritation and disbelief, breaks the heavy silence, "I had my life perfectly planned, and yet here we are, you and I, bound by this... this absurdity. How did it come to this?"