Get Rid of Him
[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 Night Of The Birthday Banquet
Katherine's birthday banquet was held in the ballroom. The Xin family's ancestral home had a mix of Chinese and Western architecture, including a grand ballroom. The place was often used by the family to host lavish parties.
Liliana was no stranger to the place despite mostly having unpleasant memories there.
"First Young Miss Xin, you may enter."
Liliana thanked the staff who guarded the entrance of the ballroom. She quietly entered inside alongside other guests instead of going to meet with the Xin family members.
The gift was already left at the guest registration table, signed under her name. Because she was a member of the main branch, the gift would be placed together with Deanna's and the rest.
"Oh, she's here?"
"Heh, she's alone now."
The familiar whispers were caught by Liliana, and so did the stares brimming with judgment. But, she paid them no mind.