A piece of news bombarded today's hottest news in Damoria.
The rich Winthrop Family had agreed to an engagement for their son many years ago and it turned out that the woman had been raised in the countryside. Most importantly, the Winthrops had five very handsome sons and they were going to let that countrywoman pick one of them as her betrothed.
The public was shocked. Soon enough, the media dug up the woman's photo. Inside the picture was a tanned and plump woman, who was stereotypically known as a country bumpkin.
Therefore, the netizens all criticized her, saying she was not worthy of those Winthrop men.
In the meantime, three luxury cars pulled to a stop outside a simple, self-built home in a historical town hundreds of miles outside of Damoria. Then, five handsome men with exquisite facial features descended the car and the scene almost looked like a feast for the eyes.
Right after they alighted from the car, the fifth brother, Max Winthrop, complained, "I think I'm about to throw up. What kind of place is this? It's hot and dirty."
The fourth brother, Arthur Winthrop, said discontentedly, "You're right. What was Dad thinking? How could he let a country bumpkin choose one of us as her fiancé and order all of us to send her to Damoria personally?"
All five of them had sullen expressions. If their father, who suffered from high blood pressure, had not threatened them with stopping his medications, they would not have even come here.
"Alright. Knock on the door." The one speaking was the oldest son, Callum Winthrop, but there was also a trace of displeasure on his equally handsome face.
Walking forward, Max knocked on the door, which only opened a few minutes later.
As the 'front man', he was shocked at what he saw. The woman before him had delicate facial features, fair skin, and wavy hair that was let down. Though she was wearing a simple white T-shirt, she looked elegant.
"Hello… We're looking for Elspeth Lynwood. Is she here?"
"That's me." Her almond-shaped eyes landed on the group before her as she casually added, "Please wait a moment while I get my luggage."
After she turned around and left, the Winthrop men were shocked. "The f*ck? This girl is completely different from the girl in the picture Dad showed us!"
The picture which their father, Theodore Winthrop, had given them was a picture of Elspeth when she was in her teens. Naturally, they did not expect her appearance to change so drastically in only a few years.
"Do you like her, then? How about you do the honor as her fiancé?" The second son, Edmund Winthrop, joked.
Turning around, Max retorted, "Of course not. What's the use of being pretty? She's still a country bumpkin!"
"Really? Don't worry. I won't pick an immature kid like you either." A woman's cold voice sounded from behind him. Disregarding the dirty look on his face, she then grabbed her luggage and entered one of the cars.The car Elspeth chose was the first car in the line, which was driven by Callum. Therefore, they were the only ones in the car.
She did not speak much but looked out the window with mixed emotions instead. Her mother passed away when she was young and she had been living in that town with her father, Grover Lynwood, for many years. However, two months ago, her father passed away due to sickness and his final wish was for her to find a good home.
Although she knew that her father and Theodore had previously agreed on a marriage between their families but had always refused to accept it, this was her father's last wish. Therefore, she had no choice but to agree to leave for Damoria.
Still, no words were exchanged throughout the car ride to the city and the car soon stopped before a beautiful villa. Subsequently, Elspeth alighted from the vehicle and followed the other five into the villa.
When they entered, they were met with the scene of an elegant-looking woman sitting on the couch. Then, Max began to complain, "Mom, we're back! I'm so tired."
Observing her five sons, Margot Luvon chuckled and asked a servant to prepare drinks before looking toward Elspeth at the back. After sizing her from head to toe, Margot thought that the young woman was not as ugly and plump as she looked in the photo. Instead, she was very beautiful.
As such, she sneered and said sarcastically, "You're Elspeth Lynwood, right? You even went through the trouble of having plastic surgery just to marry into our family. That must've been hard for you."
Since Theodore had agreed upon the marriage in the early years, the others could not go against his decision despite not fancying Elspeth.
"Mrs. Winthrop, I didn't have any plastic surgery."
Margot snorted and saw the butler bringing in Elspeth's luggage, so she ordered, "Mr. Graham, bring that luggage here for inspection."
A cold light flashed across Elspeth's eyes. "Mrs. Winthrop, that's my stuff."
"And I know that. That's why I should inspect it. You came from a lowly place and it'd be bad if you brought anything dirty or dangerous into our home." Once she finished, she hinted at the butler with her eyes.
Meanwhile, the five Winthrop men were sitting on the couch with zero intentions to help her out. After all, they were not particularly happy about her arrival.
Just as the butler, Luis Graham, was about to start his inspection, Elspeth grabbed her luggage. With an expressionless face, she announced coldly, "No one is to touch my things."
Margot stood up and her eyes were tinted with a touch of rage.
"Ha. That's what I thought. If that's the case, I have no choice but to see what atrocious things you've brought with you today!" After saying that, she hollered for the bodyguards.
When four to five bodyguards marched in, the others put down their phones and watched the scene in anticipation that Elspeth would be flustered and surrender, but she instead remained unfazed.
Just as the bodyguards were about to snatch her luggage, a deep voice came from the doorway. "Stop."
It was Theodore who had just returned. He scurried over and looked at Elspeth with concerned eyes, asking, "Elsie, are you alright? I'm so sorry. I had a meeting at the company and only managed to get back now."
"I'm alright, Mr. Winthrop." Elspeth shook her head.
He then turned to Margot and questioned, "What were you doing? How could you treat our guest like that when she's just arrived?"
"Pfft! What did I do wrong? I only wanted to see if she brought anything inappropriate to our home!"
Looking at Elspeth with a disdainful gaze, she did not feel like arguing anymore and went upstairs.
Theodore sighed. "My apologies, Elsie. There must be some sort of misunderstanding. I'll explain everything to her."
Elspeth shook her head to indicate that she did not mind. Honestly, she lost track of how many people had discriminated against her over the years. Then, she saw him ordering the servants, "Elsie will be living here from now on. Therefore, you are not to be disrespectful to her!"
Once that was done, he turned to his five sons seated on the couch. "That applies to you punks too. You're not to bully Elsie and you can't watch her get bullied either."
The five men went silent while wondering why their father liked Elspeth so much…