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

Catrin had returned home earlier than Idris. She had a frown on his face.

When the butler saw her entering the house, he politely approached her. "Madam, you have arrived early. The lunch is almost prepared. Just a little while more and I will ask someone to serve it to you."

Catrin waved her hand to dismiss the butler. "I arrived for something else. Go, do your job." With that, she walked past him. Heading straight towards the stairs.

Just as she had taken the first step, she halted with some thought and turned to look back over her shoulders. "And yes, later, Ryan would be coming," she said, her voice sounding sure. "When he is here, let me know."

Before Mr. Cole could respond, Catrin was already on her way, upstairs. Behind her, the butler could only nod to her departing figure.

I have never been who she had desired and loved.