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.

“Ms. Li Xue, you are pregnant!” said the doctor as she handed the pregnancy report that has clearly come positive.Li Xue didn’t know how to react to the news. She has come all prepared to take virginity test and prove the world that all their accusations were false. She was all sure that of her virginity being intact, then how her pregnancy was even possible?This is the story of a woman, Li Xue, who has worked hard to build her modelling career. She wasn’t from a rich family where everything came served in a golden plate, but from a middle class working family, where one has to work really hard to attain their dreams. Her dream was to become the top leading fashion model but it got shattered when she found herself trapped in a scandal.No one believed her. Neither her friends nor her boyfriend. She was left all alone with the child that was growing inside her. So, she left the city, with the growing life in her womb. With a growing devilic-angel that was giving her strength to survive in this meaningless world, to become something she was still not sure of.____P.S. This is an original work, not a translation. And the cover belongs to me. Art by: GiselArts.

Family is a luxury not everyone can afford.Adelyn learned that the day Clara returned to the Scott family —and she quietly stopped belonging.No one abused her.No one hurt her openly.But the love that was once hers alone became divided.The attention that once chose her … became something she had to borrow.And whenever something precious stood between her and Clara —Adelyn was the one asked to let go.Not once.Not twice.But every single time.Her dreams.Her choices.Her place in the family.Her heart didn’t break in a single moment —it wore down slowly … until nothing remained worth fighting for.So, she erased herself from their world.Not in anger.Not in revenge.But to save what little of herself was left.—————Seven years later, Adelyn returned.Not for the Scott family.Not for their love.She came back for the dreams she was once forced to abandon —and this time, nothing would be taken from her.No compromises.No sacrifices.Only her life. Her rules.She breathed in freedom. “No family…no shackles.”But just then—Two small arms wrapped around her legs.She stiffened.Looking down, she met a pair of familiar doe eyes staring up at her with unwavering trust.“Mama … Eira waited long for you. Don’t leave again.”…Mama?Before she could understand or react, a tall shadow fell over them.A man stood there —gaze sharp, cold, claiming —looking at her like she had belonged to him.“You dared to show up again?”Adelyn felt clueless. She would have asked him what he meant, however —Before she could speak — the ground vanished beneath her feet.A powerful arm lifted her effortlessly.“Since you dared …” his voice dropped —low, restrained, dangerous. “Don’t think of escaping again.