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

Aiden was on the call with Jason. When he heard the door of his office opening, he presumed Emyr had entered. However, seeing Arwen sitting there with her brows furrowed at him, he couldn't help but be slightly stunned.

"When did you come?" he asked, already getting up to walk to her.

Arwen shook her head and simply replied, "Right when you were very busy on the call. I came in and didn't feel it right to disturb you." She paused briefly before repeating her question from before. "Over the call, you sounded like you were looking for someone. Who are you looking for?"

Aiden's expression shifted. His brows that have just eased moments ago seeing her, furrowed again. He didn't answer her, instead walked her side before sitting on the same couch beside her.

Then turning to look at her, he said, "Someone who dared to harm me in a way I would never tolerate."

Second opinion.