[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.
"Do you remember? When I told you that I'm re-investigating my grandparents and mother's separate accidents? There are a couple I'm trying to meet there."
Liliana first exposed her intention to Lucas during their picnic[1] before. The young man sang the same tune as her, applauding Liliana for taking the chance to learn the hidden secrets behind the two accidents.
Lucas nodded slightly, recalling the event. His brows furrowed as he carefully asked, "Are they important witnesses? Do they know about you going to them?"
Liliana was implying that there was some progress in the case. Lucas was relieved to know that. This meant her effort was not for nothing.
"They don't know," Liliana tried to smile but, it didn't reach her eyes, "It's about my grandparents' deaths. My cousin and I believe they have connections with the case."
"How so?" Lucas was curious, randomly guessing, "Were they directly involved?"