To London society, the Portmans appear to have a flawless marriage of convenience built on respect and cordiality.
Her defiance triggers an unexpected "terrible instinct of possessiveness" in Lucien, forcing him to fight to keep his wife from another man. La Prima Del Vizconde Vanny Ferrufino epub
In reality, the marriage was never consummated because Lucien found no physical attraction to his wife. To London society, the Portmans appear to have