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

Emyr had just returned to Aiden's study to put some files back when his steps suddenly halted. A shiver ran down his spine as the temperature in the room seemed to drop drastically.

Instinctively, his gaze darted to look at Aiden.

One look at his boss was enough to tell him that it was New York that was freezing —it was Aiden himself, exuding an air as cold as Antarctica.

Hadn't he been fine after the dinner?

Slowly, Emyr placed the files on the desk, but his focus remained on Aiden, quietly observing him.

Aiden was still on the call, waiting for Arwen's response. However, when she didn't speak right away, his patience thinned.

"If there exists any such motive that made you approach me intentionally, then I would truly thank the heavens," Arwen finally replied, her voice soft yet unwavering in confidence.

What exactly is the truth?