[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.
"Why are you with him?"
Before Liliana could register the shock of seeing Asher materializing in front of her, the weight of his question hammered into her mind.
Asher continued walking toward Liliana. His gaze moved from her sunken expression to Lucas behind her.
"What's he doing here with you?" He snarled, "When it's this late at night? You're bringing him home?"
Liliana was stunned. His questions struck her heart. Their eyes were locked together.
Through Liliana's eyes layered with disbelief, she saw the seething rage brewing deep within Asher. The rhythm of his chest was too apparent, showing how stormy it was inside him.
Each of his words was imbued with wrath, reminding her of the accusations thrown at her by him before.
"I don't mind if you have a man outside but, don't let anyone know."