Character Introduction

1. Athena (Female Lead)

Profession: Data Scientist, Self-Made Billionaire

Personality: Cold, Dominating, Genius, and Emotionally

Distant

Background: Athena is a brilliant data scientist and a

self-made billionaire. Known for her icy and detached personality, she

dominates the tech world with her unmatched intellect and business acumen.

However, beneath her seemingly unbreakable exterior lies a woman haunted by

guilt over the death of her best friend, Sana, in a car accident. Athena, who

was driving, survived the crash, but the event left her emotionally scarred and

riddled with self-blame. Her coldness is both a shield and a coping mechanism,

but she hides a significant secret—her deteriorating health. Despite her cold

front, she is highly vulnerable and fragile, both physically and emotionally.

She agrees to a forced marriage with Arnold out of guilt, seeing it as penance

for her role in the accident, but refuses to show her vulnerability, believing

she doesn’t deserve love or care.

2. Arnold (Male Lead)

Profession: CEO of a Massive Empire, Royal Family Member

Personality: Ruthless, Proud, Passionate, Conflicted

Background: Arnold is the CEO of a powerful conglomerate and

a member of a royal family, accustomed to a life of power, privilege, and

control. His world is shattered when his fiancée, Sana, dies in the car

accident that Athena survives. Blaming Athena entirely for Sana’s death,

Arnold’s grief turns into deep-seated hatred, which becomes the driving force

behind his initial decision to marry her. He views the marriage as a punishment

for Athena, making a venomous vow at their wedding to hurt her for the rest of

their lives. Despite his outward cruelty, Arnold is deeply conflicted. His

feelings evolve as he discovers more about Athena’s struggles, and he begins to

see her not as the enemy but as someone equally broken by the tragedy. Arnold’s

journey is one of redemption, as he struggles to reconcile his love for Sana

with the growing affection he feels for Athena.

3. Sana (Best Friend)

Personality: Kind, Warm, Compassionate, Joyful

Background: Sana was Athena’s best friend since childhood

and Arnold’s beloved fiancée. Warm, caring, and full of life, she had an

infectious personality that brought light into the lives of those around her.

Sana’s tragic death in the accident is the catalyst for the story’s conflict,

leaving both Arnold and Athena devastated in different ways. Though deceased,

her presence looms over the entire narrative, influencing Arnold’s initial

hatred for Athena and Athena’s own sense of guilt. Both Arnold and Athena’s

memories of her shape their actions and emotions, even as they try to move

forward with their lives.

4. Lord Henry (Arnold's Father)

Profession: Business Tycoon, Royal Figure

Personality: Ambitious, Authoritative, Pragmatic

Background: Lord Henry is a powerful and pragmatic figure in

the royal family and the business world. He is the one who orchestrates Arnold

and Athena’s marriage for political and financial reasons, seeing it as a way

to preserve family ties and consolidate their power. Cold and calculating like

his son, he prioritizes the empire’s success over personal feelings, putting

immense pressure on Arnold to marry Athena despite his grief. He sees Athena as

a valuable asset, recognizing her brilliance and the benefits she could bring

to their business empire, though he underestimates the emotional toll the

marriage will take on both her and Arnold.

5. Lady Eleanor (Arnold’s Mother)

Personality: Elegant, Diplomatic, Compassionate

Background: Lady Eleanor is a gentle but firm presence in

Arnold’s life. Unlike her husband, she cares deeply about her son’s happiness

and is more concerned with the emotional ramifications of the forced marriage.

She tries to mediate between Arnold’s anger and Athena’s coldness, though she

remains unaware of Athena’s hidden health problems. Lady Eleanor is more

empathetic toward Athena than most, and she quietly urges Arnold to let go of

his hatred, hoping that time will help heal the wounds of both.

6. Marcus (Arnold’s Best Friend)

Profession: Businessman, Confidant

Personality: Loyal, Pragmatic, Cautious

Background: Marcus is Arnold’s closest friend and confidant.

He’s loyal to Arnold and often serves as his sounding board. Marcus tries to

help Arnold navigate the complexities of his relationship with Athena, offering

advice when needed. He doesn’t fully trust Athena at first, believing that she

played a role in Sana’s death, but as the truth unfolds, he becomes a supporter

of their relationship. Marcus values loyalty and honesty, and his pragmatic

approach to life contrasts with Arnold’s more emotional and passionate

reactions.

7. Dr. Eva Williams (Athena’s Doctor)

Profession: Physician, Specialist in Chronic Illness

Personality: Caring, Professional, Discreet

Background: Dr. Eva is Athena’s trusted physician who knows

about her hidden health problems. She is discreet, understanding that Athena

wants to keep her condition private, but she constantly urges Athena to take

her health more seriously. Eva represents the small circle of people who truly

know the vulnerable side of Athena, and she plays a critical role when Athena’s

health deteriorates. She is one of the few people Athena can let her guard down

with, though Athena still resists Eva’s advice out of pride.

8. Lucas (Athena’s Assistant)

Profession: Executive Assistant

Personality: Loyal, Sharp, Dependable

Background: Lucas is Athena’s right-hand man in her company.

Extremely efficient, he handles her demanding schedule and ensures everything

runs smoothly in her business empire. Though he’s professional and keeps a

respectful distance, Lucas is one of the few people who has noticed Athena’s

physical exhaustion. He’s loyal to her and silently looks out for her, though

he never presses her about her personal struggles.

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