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 stared at Delyth for a moment. She was in a wheelchair at a distance so she couldn't tell exactly how she looked. But from where she could see, to her, Delyth looked a bit pale and frail. It felt like in the days she hadn't seen her, she had gotten a lot weaker and had lost her weight.

She didn't know why she stared at her for longer than needed. But it felt like Delyth's gaze seemed different than usual which she couldn't identify.

"Yes, Ma'am? Were you looking for something?" A nurse's voice pulled Arwen out of her daze and she finally turned away from Delyth to look at her.

"Oh yes," she said when she actually realized what she was there for. "I came to inquire about my appointment. How much more time will it take?" she asked, and the nurse nodded to her in understanding.

"Sure, Ma'am. Can you tell me under whose name is the appointment?" the nurse asked back.

Too late.