[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.
Two weeks had passed since the first day CafeOrama was officially opened. Throughout the fourteen days, business was generally good.
There were times when the cafe was so hectic that no staff or Liliana had the moment to catch their breaths. There were also times when they were able to relax after serving the customers.
Liliana let Nancy manage the rest of her subordinates. Because both of them were approachable and willing to hear the others' opinions, the staff were more than glad to cooperate in ensuring the cafe ran smoothly.
On that afternoon after the lunch rush, Liliana was making a latte with Ruby watching her. The cafe only had several customers having their meals.
"That's smooth. You're getting better, Miss Xin."
Liliana smiled shyly hearing Ruby praising her latte art. She had been learning new techniques from the young barista.