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.
____
Excerpt:

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 looked into his desperate gaze.

"Maybe I am," she said, her voice as soft as a whisper. "Maybe I have fallen in love with you—deeper than you can imagine. Or maybe … I have just started falling."

Aiden searched her gaze, trying to understand what she meant.

"I don't know yet, Aiden. I can't explain it properly," she said, her voice trembling with honesty. "I never felt anything like this for anyone before. There are moments when my heart screams what it feels for you. It screams how deeply you have gotten inside me."

She paused, her brows pulling together, struggling to find the right words.

"But then … it feels too soon. Too soon to be called something as strong as love." She looked down, a shaky breath escaping her lips. "Aiden, I don't believe in love at first sight. And I don't believe a deep emotion like love can happen this quickly."

There was silence between them. Not uncomfortable —but heavy and thoughtful.

It didn’t hold humor, but mockery.