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

Arwen returned to Winslow Manor after a long ride. When she stepped in the place was already quiet and empty. She didn't need to call someone to know all the house staff had returned to their quarters.

"You arrived late today," Suddenly Aiden's voice halted her in the tracks as she slowly turned to find him sitting in the living room. "Was your schedule hectic today?"

He was sitting in his comfortable-wear and given how late she have arrived; she knew it must have been a while since he canme back home.

"Oh, there was nothing too hectic," she said, walking to him and taking the seat beside him. "I just visited Granna on my way back and that took me a while. Were you waiting for long? I am —"

She was about to apologize for not keeping him informed but before she could say, Aiden interrupted her, shaking his head.

Of course, no one.