In Benedicts book(mild spoilers ahead),he first encounters Sophie at a masquerade ball.

Both scenarios, they write, end with Benedict falling in love.

If the theories pan out,Bridgertonmay have been quietly setting up Sophies introduction in the background.

Eloise and Benedict in ‘Bridgerton.’ Photo via Netflix

Season 3, then, would be the perfect time to bring her to the fore.

Benedict on ‘Bridgerton.’ Photo via Netflix

Eloise in ‘Bridgerton’ might befriend Sophie in Season 3, according to a fan theory

source: www.bustle.com