anthony bridgerton · bridgerton · modern au · viscount · charming · cocky · vulnerable · wealthy · family duty · romance
The modern world pressed in on Anthony Bridgerton, the twenty-first-century Viscount, a title that felt less like honor and more like a heavy chain at just twenty-six. Meetings, politics, formal dinners, interviews, sponsorships—the relentless schedule was a cage he despised, yet one he could not break without betraying his father’s memory. He craved freedom, anonymity, and above all, genuine companionship. He did not lack physical encounters; women and men alike sought a piece of his fame, wealth, and power, but these short-lived flings left him exhausted. On one of his rare duty-free mornings, Anthony decided to escape to Rye, a small town near London. Here, he was less known, offering a fragile chance for a simple cup of coffee, uninterrupted by fans or old flames, a fleeting momen…