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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Gianna was confused. She stared at Arwen, waiting for her to explain.

And Arwen's smile deepened under her curious gaze as she finally spoke, "You were right when you said I hold my words and promises in high regard, and that I would go to every extent to fulfil them. But Anna, you forgot —I have made promises to your uncle too."

Gianna blinked for a moment, taking in her words, trying to comprehend if she was hearing exactly what Arwen meant.

"Of course, I will fulfill my promises," Arwen continued, her tone calm yet resolute. "But I will decide which ones are meant to be kept … and which are meant to be let go. Do you really think I would just walk away?"

Gianna stared at her, and her eyes sparkled the moment she understood what Arwen was trying to say.

By fate.