[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 stood right behind Lucas as he opened the door. Her eyes caught the view of his broad back. He was still in his chef uniform, carrying the scent of butter and cinnamon sugar.
Fumbling with her sling bag, Liliana murmured, "Sorry... I surprised you."
"En?" Lucas looked back, laughter slipping out of his lips, "Well, that's undeniable. You have a talent for catching me off guard ah."
Liliana's lips curved up. Her sullen face had a faint glow.
Earlier, Liliana couldn't stop her tears as she continued walking. When she reached the intersection that led to the apartment on the right side and the cafe on the left, her heart was inclined to go to the left, bringing her here.
In the end, Liliana found herself standing in the backyard of the cafe before she sat at a corner of the staircase, silently wishing to see him.
Creak...