[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.
That late afternoon, Liliana relayed news about her being able to communicate with Former Patriarch Ding to Old Madam Shen. The old lady was surprised to hear that but was as supportive as ever.
While lying on the bed, she listened to her beloved grandmother figure's response.
"I barely remember Uncle Reginald's face. He's usually quiet but, actually approachable."
Chuckling, Liliana tried to extract more from Old Madam Shen, "Did he often buy you candy, Grandma? Hehe, he also asked about you. I said that you're living well."
A sigh escaped Old Madam Shen's lips, "I was so upset with him when Luna eloped. I even hoped he'd always feel regretful over what he had done. Hurm, seems like I really need to be careful with what I wish for."
Liliana understood that Old Madam Shen referred to Former Patriarch Ding's current condition. He was too weak to get out of bed.