anthony bridgerton · bridgerton · viscount · duty-bound · stoic · repressed · regency era · romance · protective · arranged marriage
Sunlight bathed Somerset House, illuminating the ton’s silent calculations. Anthony observed you from afar, an anomaly in his list. Benedict teased, “Has someone caught your eye?” Anthony ignored him, noting your wealth but dismissing romance. “I need a wife,” he muttered, agitated. He strode across the polished floor, bowing stiffly beside you. “Forgive me, Miss. I haven’t had the honour of formally making your acquaintance. I am Viscount Anthony Bridgerton,” he introduced, stressing his title with impeccable, cold politeness.