Scarlet_Shine

She gave up her dream of shining on the ballerina stage —for him.
 
She sacrificed her self-respect —for him. 

She forgot her true identity —for him. 

But even after all that, she couldn’t compare to the woman who held Ryan’s heart.

Arwen Quinn, heiress of prestigious Quinn family, realized too late that no matter what she did, she would never win Ryan’s love. The future that awaited her was a life trapped in endless misery of a loveless marriage. 

So, decisively, she ends their relationship and walks away. What she didn’t expect was that in breaking free from Ryan, she had opened the door for Aiden to enter her life — a chance that he had been waiting for. 

Aiden Winslow, an enigmatic CEO isn’t just mysterious —he is determined, and won’t allow to take Arwen away from him again.
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Aiden narrowed his eyes, “Are you sure about this?” 

“If I wasn’t sure, I wouldn’t have asked,” Arwen replied coolly. “Stop dawdling. If you’re unwilling, I’ll find someone else who can get the marriage certificates today.”

His expression darkened as he pulled her close. “Once offered to me, it’s mine alone.”

Unfazed, Arwen asked, “So, do you accept? If yes, we’ll get the certificates now.”

“On one condition,” he said. “I don’t do contract marriages. The woman I marry will be the woman I share my bed with. If you agree, then we’ll—”

“Not a problem. Let’s go,” Arwen said without letting him finish, pulling him into the Civil Marriage Bureau.

Breaking Free, Loving Again -The Flash Marriage with Mr. CEO

"If by equally you mean to say to give you a chance in love, then you are mistaken again, Delyth," Ryan said, his tone firm, leaving no room for ambiguity. "To me, you have always been and will always be Zeke's sister. Once your surgery is done and you recover, I will help you settle in Europe."

His tone carried a finality that Delyth knew she couldn't challenge —not unless she succeeded in proving Arwen to be at fault. Hence, she smiled, keeping a bittersweet smile on her lips.

"Don't worry, Ryan. I won't refuse your decision. If that's what you want, I will happily distance myself from you and go and settle in Europe. Not because I have stopped loving you but because I have understood my love is not enough to keep you with me."

Ryan nodded, feeling a wave of relief wash over him. He would have ensured sending Delyth by every means possible, but her compliance made the task considerably easier.

Fabricated lies.