[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 barbecue feast ended before midnight. Then, everyone excluding Liliana and Mrs. Fu decided to go to the entertainment room.
There, they could karaoke, play games and watch movies using the home theater. The place was located on the first floor.
Happy cheers and laughter kept echoing in the swimming pool area. Most of the food and drinks were already devoured by the ones with huge appetites.
Ms. Qiao appeared. She and the two staff who attended to the grill earlier swiftly cleaned up the area. They did it so efficiently and soundlessly as if they were trying to blend into the background.
"Won't you join us, Miss Xin?" asked Edith before she followed the others to the entertainment room.
"I'm fine," Liliana waved one hand, lips smiling, "You guys go and have fun."
"See you tomorrow," Ruby grabbed Edith's arm and waved at Liliana, "The barbecue was so dope!"