[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.
The first time Liliana heard that Deanna was secretly planning a kidnapping attempt on her, incredulity flooded her heart.
The bearer of the news was Mr. Nian. He was a leader for a bodyguard sub-unit in the Ding family's security team.
"Fourth Young Miss, do you have any plans to meet Young Master Xin soon? I've something unpleasant to tell you."
Liliana was initially perplexed before Mr. Nian started explaining what he had found out. The discovery was sudden.
After the banquet where Liliana unearthed the truth regarding the Xin family, Old Master Ding began to place eyes on them. The intention was to be alert if Thomas or anyone in the Xin family attempted to retaliate.
Despite being swallowed by rage, Thomas didn't try to sully Liliana's name further. He focused on mending the broken reputation caused by his previous misdeeds. It seemed like he listened to Old Master Ding's warning well.
But...