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As Ellen sat in the plush confines of her room, her thoughts wandered through the intricate plotlines of "Chasing Mr. Coldwell Love." The title itself seemed to mock her, an ironic twist to her own predicament. "Chasing Mr. Coldwell Love" revolved around the complex dynamics of Mason Coldwell and Aubrey Jones.

Aubrey and Mason's love started sweet but took a sad turn when the plot twisted with an unforeseen tragedy befalling the Coldwell family. With it, Mason's heart changed, leading to their breakup.

Mason entered an arranged marriage with Ellen Winters, who harbored unrequited love for him. Mason's heart, still tied to the memories of Aubrey, remained elusive to Ellen's genuine affection. The love triangle intensified as Aubrey, relentless in her pursuit, clung to the hope of rekindling the flame that once burned brightly with Mason. Eventually, Mason rediscovered his love for Aubrey, severing the ties of his arranged marriage to Ellen.

The story reached its climax with Ellen's character trying to harm Aubrey but failing, only to be thwarted by Mason's intervention. The aftermath painted Ellen as the villain in the eyes of those who once cared for her.

As the novel reached its conclusion, Ellen made a tragic decision to end her own life, while Mason and Aubrey started their new life together.

It was indeed a fairy-tale ending for Aubrey and Mason, where readers might applaud the conclusion. Still, for Ellen, who now found herself entwined in the plot, it was a living nightmare.

As the tragic events of the novel played out in her mind, Ellen couldn't shake the sympathy she felt for the character Ellen Winters. Who wouldn't go mad when their husband divorced them for another woman?

"No, no, no, no. I don't want to die. Not again," Ellen muttered to herself, unable to accept her fate. Dying once in her world was already too much, and now she faced the prospect of a second death in this strange realm. The stark injustice of it all weighed on her. She paced back and forth in her luxurious room, contemplating the choices laid out before her.

Ellen knew there was no way to convince her father to abandon the arranged marriage. Mason Coldwell was, after all, a golden opportunity for the Winters family. Anyone in their right mind would gladly welcome him as their son-in-law. Resigned to this seemingly unavoidable fate, Ellen felt trapped.

"Come on, think of something, Ellen," she whispered to herself, desperately searching for a way out of the narrative that bound her.

In the midst of her internal struggle, Colleen entered the room. Ellen, startled by her sister's sudden appearance, reprimanded her for not knocking. Colleen apologized, insisting that she had, but it seemed Ellen hadn't heard it.

Undeterred by Ellen's initial irritation, Colleen ventured further into the room. "What's with the frown, Elle?" she asked, her eyes reflecting genuine concern. "You look like you've got some kind of problem."

Ellen hesitated for a moment before admitting, "Yeah, I do. Dad wants me to get married."

Colleen's eyes widened in mild surprise. "Whoa, you? Married? Do you even have someone in mind?"

Ellen shook her head, her expression indicating the absurdity of the situation. "No, but Dad does. It's Mason Coldwell."

Colleen's reaction was unexpectedly nonchalant. "Oh, Mason Coldwell. Dad's been throwing that name around for a while. Seems like he's really serious about it."

Ellen, still skeptical, crossed her arms. "What's so good about him, anyway?"

Colleen raised an eyebrow, her disbelief evident. "Ellen, do you live under a rock? Mason Coldwell is like a prodigy. Successful, rich, and good-looking—the complete package. Any woman would kill to be in your shoes."

Ellen, maintaining her skepticism, sighed. "I don't care, Colleen."

In response, Colleen reached for Ellen's laptop on the table, gesturing for her to join in. As they sat side by side, Colleen expertly navigated to a search engine and began typing. "Let me show you."

The screen displayed various articles and images of Mason Coldwell—a young, charismatic entrepreneur known for his business empire and charitable work. Ellen, despite her reluctance, couldn't deny that he seemed to tick all the boxes society deemed important.

Colleen grinned, pointing at the screen. "See? Mason Coldwell is not just some random guy. He's a catch, and your marriage to him would be a big deal. Plus, he's not bad to look at, right?"

Ellen reluctantly turned her attention to the screen, where a photo of Mason Coldwell displayed his perfect features—immaculate hair, impressive height, captivating eyes, and an overall air of sophistication. The man was, without a doubt, a complete package, a Grade A+ catch. His wealth and intelligence only added to his allure.

Unable to hide her surprise, Ellen mumbled, "Well, he's... certainly something."

Colleen nudged her playfully. "Look who's smiling and smitten now."

Ellen shot her sister a glare. "I am not smitten." Despite her protest, a faint smile lingered on her lips.

Colleen chuckled, "Sure, sure." She then leaned in, a mischievous glint in her eyes. "But seriously, Elle, Mason might surprise you."

As Colleen continued to tease her, Ellen's mind raced. If she couldn't escape the impending marriage, she needed a strategy. The divorce between Ellen and Mason happened because Mason wanted to reunite with Aubrey. To ensure history didn't repeat itself, Ellen needed to prevent Aubrey and Mason from reconnecting.

If she could keep them from reconnecting, Mason wouldn't rekindle his love for Aubrey, securing her position as his wife. What a perfect plan!

Ellen muttered to herself, "I won't let Aubrey or anyone else snatch Mason away and make my life miserable."