[COMPLETED] ---------- "For ten years, I have loved you in vain. Now, my love has withered." Liliana Xin was treated like wallpaper in her four years of marriage with her CEO husband Asher Shen, despite her best efforts to build a happy home. She thought she could endure his neglect, but when a miscarriage got her nothing but a cold shoulder from her husband, Liliana decided enough was enough! "Divorce me this instant." What's the use of wallowing in self-pity? Shouldn't she be her own boss and lead a life without begging for a man's love anymore? It was time for her to squeeze out massive alimony from this apathetic man and leave to become a successful woman on her own! On her healing journey, Liliana crossed paths with Lucas Liu. The younger man had the same forlorn look in his eyes, reminding Liliana of her misery. "Join me. I'll make you more powerful." She promised, wanting to save him to repay him for his kindness. He was there for her at her lowest. With Lucas and her friends, Liliana continued moving forward. She didn't look back at the people who had never cherished her. They were no longer important to her. But there's someone that wasn't happy with this new development. Asher reappeared, his frosty cold mask was replaced with deep regret and longing. "I was wrong. Please, come back! I'll do anything!" Liliana scoffed, turning her back on her first love. She won't repeat the same mistake of loving him ever again. ------------ WSA 2023 Entry: Billionaire/CEO/Mafia Exclusive cover by @khaizusan (Instagram) Tags: slowburn, weaktostrong, boss-subordinate, divorce Please note that the characters are not OP from the start. They will undergo character development and even make good/bad decisions during the period.
None of them stayed longer at the restaurant after finishing dinner.
Liliana tugged Lucas' arm as they headed to the middle of the square. Her laughter rang in the air, resonating with the carol sung by a group of carolers.
The giant Christmas tree came into their full view, glowing with hundreds of lights and ornaments. The towering spectacle caught everyone's attention.
Liliana and Lucas weren't the only couple who stood facing the tree. The other lovers also did the same. All of them were shrouded in their own pink bubbles of love.
Lucas stole glances at Liliana as her eyes were locked on the tree. More relief and gratitude flooded his heart for he was able to savor this moment with his beloved.
"Oh! It's snowing!"
Liliana's remark pulled Lucas out of his trance. White snow slowly descended from the dark sky, the flakes gently swirling around them like confetti.
"Lili."