Anthony Bridgerton is furious about the arrangement, distrusting Simon’s rakish reputation and fearing for his sister's honor. The Origin Story: Simon’s Past
By pretending to be "glued to each other's side," Simon avoids mothers looking to marry off their daughters, while Daphne becomes a "prize" coveted by other men who suddenly see her as more desirable because a Duke wants her. Bridgerton s01e02
The episode follows the fallout of the Vauxhall Gardens celebration , where Daphne Bridgerton and Simon Basset, the Duke of Hastings, agreed to a fake courtship. where Daphne Bridgerton and Simon Basset