Pressured by Lady Danbury to either propose or step aside, Simon abruptly ends their arrangement, telling Daphne they can never be more than friends.
Lady Featherington discovers Marina is pregnant and tries to force her into a marriage of convenience. Bridgerton s01e03
In Season 1, Episode 3, titled "Art of the Swoon," the fake courtship between Daphne Bridgerton and Simon Basset begins to crumble under the pressure of real feelings and royal competition. Simon and Daphne’s Shifting Ruse Pressured by Lady Danbury to either propose or
Their plan to "fake date" works too well, as Daphne receives multiple proposals. However, the arrival of —the Queen’s nephew—changes the stakes. Simon and Daphne’s Shifting Ruse Their plan to
Simon and Daphne share intimate moments at an art gallery. In a surprisingly candid conversation, Simon explains sexual pleasure to a sheltered Daphne .
A heartbroken Daphne puts on a "revenge dress" and captures the Prince's attention at a ball, leaving Simon to watch from the sidelines. The Featherington Scandal