Fiancés Sister

The Crestwood Region.

Endless grasslands covered the land, and nothing had been done to tame their natural beauty. A grand mansion stood in the middle of the open fields. Its strong walls gave it the appearance of a fortress, yet the world hidden behind them was beautiful enough to leave any visitor speechless.

A young woman's sharp voice rang through the mansion. "Excuse me? You expect me to travel to Ardencroft and choose my fiance? That's not happening."

"Whether you like it or not, Adelina, you have to go. Our family settled this engagement with the Sullivan family many years ago. They raised five remarkable sons, and no one is asking you to marry all of them. Simply choose the one you like best. Surely, one of those young men will manage to impress you."

Adelina Bennett relaxed against the sofa while her untamed curls flowed down her back like red flames. Bold features gave her a rare and unforgettable beauty that could easily turn heads and steal hearts. Whenever she entered a room, people couldn't help but notice her.

Marvin Bennett had raised his granddaughter since she was a child. Adelina respected the old man very much and knew better than to keep arguing when he had already made up his mind. Her lips slowly formed a calculating smile. "All right, Grandpa. I'll agree, but only if you accept my terms. The Sullivan family must never discover my real identity. Since you think so highly of their sons, I'll spend one year getting to know them. If none of them wins my heart before that year ends, the engagement will be canceled. Afterward, no one gets to interfere with my love life ever again."

Marvin laughed softly because he did not doubt the outcome. "You have yourself a deal."

...

Several days later, four remarkably handsome men gathered outside the train station in Ardencroft.

Each man possessed a different kind of charm. One appeared distant and refined, while another carried himself with an easy warmth. Together, they drew so much attention that a crowd would've surrounded them for their contact details if the bodyguards hadn't kept everyone back.

"This is ridiculous." Carson Sullivan was the youngest brother, and he fanned a hand in front of his face to fight the heat. "Grandfather forced us to stand outside in this weather just to welcome someone we never met. Does he honestly believe we have nothing important to do?"

"Anyone who travels all the way here by train must come from some forgotten little town in the middle of nowhere," Colin Sullivan added. As the fourth brother, he was also a famous celebrity who had recently been named the country's most desirable man. Irritation showed in his eyes as he adjusted the cap and mask hiding his face.

"So a country girl gets to inspect all five of us and decide which one deserves to become her fiance?" Trevor Sullivan, the third Sullivan brother, gave a dry laugh and shook his head. "I honestly thought Grandfather was joking when he told me yesterday. Waylon certainly chose the perfect morning for a meeting because he managed to escape this mess."

Only Alan Sullivan remained silent. He was the second eldest, but the tension in his jaw and the irritation in his eyes made his opinion perfectly clear.

Moments later, the station doors opened and a young woman stepped outside. She wore a red dress so painfully outdated that it looked like an insult to fashion. Cheap embroidery covered the poorly fitted design, while the unpleasant fabric made the entire outfit look even worse. An awkward haircut surrounded her face and completed the dreadful appearance.

Carson quickly elbowed Colin and pointed toward her. "Are you seeing this? Who still dresses like that? I haven't seen anything so awful outside those old TV comedies from the nineties."

A second later, all four brothers watched in disbelief as the young woman headed directly toward them. She didn't hesitate before coming to a stop in front of them.

"Hello," she said with a gentle, modest voice. "I assume you're the Sullivan brothers. My name is Adelina Bennett."

Every brother's expression stiffened at once. Disbelief spread across Colin's face as he looked her up and down. "Wait, you're the Adelina Bennett we've been waiting for?"