[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.
Following the picnic at the bamboo forest was the last round of the bake-off. On Saturday morning, an anxious Liliana woke up from her sleep. She couldn't help but think of Lucas competing on the final stage.
"He'll do very well, right?"
Standing opposite the open bedroom window, Liliana threw her glance to the serene garden outside.
The earthy scent of morning dew was infused with the fragrance of the autumn flower, gently breezing into the room. The slowly rising sun chased the lingering darkness, letting its light glimmer.
The final round would be held in the same branch of Queen's Crown Hotel but, in a bigger hall. More spectators were allowed in while the competition would be aired live through the hotel's official website.
Liliana wouldn't be the only one who came to cheer on Lucas. His two best friends, Allan and Louis cleared their entire schedule today to watch him compete.