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.

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Arwen paused at his words, her eyes locking onto his, slightly confused and slightly anticipative. She searched for answers in his gaze, her mind swirling with thoughts she couldn't quite piece together.

Under her gaze like that, Aiden stepped closer, closing the already small distance between them. His hand moved slowly, reaching out to brush away the hair that was layering the side of her face before cupping her cheek.

Her breath hitched at his touch, warmth spreading from his palm to her skin. Her heart stuttered in her chest, betraying the calm she was trying to maintain. "What does that mean?" she asked, her voice soft but laced with curiosity.

"Why?" he asked, his voice low and deliberate. "Is it hard to believe?"

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