Throne of Ashes

What if the ultimate betrayal becomes the ultimate weapon? Serena's dreams of a fairytale romance shatter when her fiancé, Aaron, a powerful CEO, stands her up at city hall on their wedding day. A shocking news notification reveals he's been embracing his long-time lover, Cynthia, at the airport, a woman who then taunts Serena with a picture of a positive pregnancy test. For years, Serena chased Aaron, believing her love could win him over, even knowing his heart belonged elsewhere. Despite finally capturing his attention, she found no happiness in their emotionally vacant relationship, constantly battling Cynthia for his affection. Now, heartbroken but resolute, Serena decides to return home and accept the arranged marriage she once vehemently opposed. It's a decision born not of love, but of necessity, a desperate attempt to reclaim her life after years of unreciprocated affection. However, her return is far from simple. Just as Serena steels herself for a loveless union, Aaron reappears, showering her with apologies and promises of a future together. One moment, he's whispering sweet nothings in her ear, the next, she overhears him reassuring a tearful Cynthia on the phone. This final act of deception shatters the last vestiges of Serena's love. With newfound clarity, she confronts Aaron, not with a desperate plea, but with a quiet declaration of independence. She's finally ready to walk away. But in the complex world of arranged marriages and power plays, can Serena truly escape Aaron's grasp? Will she find genuine happiness in a marriage devoid of love, or will she discover unexpected strength in her newfound freedom? And what price will she pay to truly claim her own destiny in this compelling **romance** about love and betrayal? Will she go through with the **marriage**? What will happen with Aaron and Cynthia?