A scene from “Unfinished Business”

Daphne Bridgerton: Lady Whistledown has all but declared me ineligible. Worthy of the affection of a detestable simpleton and no one else. Tell me, what others should ever want such damaged goods now?

Viscount Anthony Bridgerton: You speak as if Lady Whistledown were to be held in higher regard than Her Majesty the Queen herself. You give far too much credit to some anonymous scribbler. These musings, they're not true.

Daphne Bridgerton: Only they are true, Brother, and they are true because of you. You have managed to scare every worthy suitor away. Whistledown has merely reported it.

Viscount Anthony Bridgerton: I am looking out for you. I am protecting you. It is my duty.

Daphne Bridgerton: And what of my duty? You have no idea what it is to be a woman, what it might feel like to have one's entire life reduced to a single moment. This is all I have been raised for. This is all I am. I have no other value. If I am unable to find a husband, I shall be worthless.

Viscount Anthony Bridgerton: Daphne, you're a Bridgerton.

Daphne Bridgerton: It would be easier if I were not.