[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.
Liliana didn't immediately reply to Nadia's concerns. She took her time to think before giving her friend a perspective of her view.
While they were sitting in a slightly obscured corner, most of the tables inside the cafe were occupied by patrons. Their indistinct chatter blended harmoniously with the soothing piano melody played by the speakers.
Edith and Harris were busy delivering the food and drinks to the tables, assisted by Nancy if she was not needed at the cash register counter. Ruby was making drinks in a quick and efficient way.
Despite the lunch hour rush, everything was handled smoothly by the staff. This was not yet the busiest they had faced.
"Nadia, won't you ever try?"
Nadia was quiet. She didn't have a favorable answer to Liliana's question.
"Didn't you say he has never done such a thing before? Maybe you can observe him more and decide later whether to take your first step or not."