However , to Atia 's surprise it is her daughter Octavia who is betrothed to Antony .
The men agree that such an arrangement is necessary as a marriage between their two houses would clearly make a strong political statement .
To Atia 's surprise it is her daughter Octavia who is betrothed to Antony .
The men agree that such an arrangement is necessary as a marriage between their two houses would clearly make a strong political statement .