Don't you ever wonder what could have been?

Spotted: Simon Basset back after two years of being gone from the London scene. The new CEO of Hastings Inc. was seen walking along central London looking handsome as always. Could this mean that he is finally taking over his father's company? One thing is for sure - his return would surely cause quite a stir within London's upper-class.

He was last seen leaving the country after what seems to be a rough break-up with his then-girlfriend, Daphne Bridgerton. Wonder how the young miss is feeling right now?

- Whistledown Society Papers