[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.
|-Talia-|
"Third Young Miss Ding, welcome home."
Talia nodded once at Butler Chang who greeted her at the entrance. She had just returned to her family home from the hotel where she briefly met Asher.
Butler Chang oversaw the Ding family mansion. He came from a long line of servant family that dedicated themselves to the Ding family. His father was the previous butler here.
Currently, the old man resided in China to enjoy the last of his golden years. Butler Chang quickly took over the role from his old father.
"Is my grandfather in his room?"
Talia glanced at the wall clock, finding that it was already close to midnight. She walked away from the entrance, tailed by Butler Chang. The hem of her burgundy dress twirled gracefully following the movement of her hip.
"Old Master Ding retires early. He has taken his medicine but, I believe he has yet to fall asleep," reported Butler Chang, his voice imbued with concern.