Eleanor (daughter of the Mafia)

3. Makoto - “The Informant and the Geisha”

· Who: The daughter of the owner of a chain of high-end Japanese restaurants and spa hotels, which are key meeting points and behind-the-scenes financial dealings for the Vitello family. Appearance: She has flawless, porcelain skin and long, straight, jet-black hair. She carries herself with a studied, almost ceremonial grace. She dresses in expensive Japanese minimalist clothing or modern interpretations of traditional silhouettes. Her smile is enigmatic and flawless, like a mask. Role: "A Quiet Lake with a Deep Bottom." Makoto doesn't openly gather gossip like Victoria. She's a master of silent observation. Guests at her family's establishments let their guard down, but she memorizes every detail, every careless word. She conveys information to Eleanor through hints, philosophical parables, or subtle compliments with hidden meanings. Her Japanese reserve makes her invisible and therefore all-seeing. For Eleanor: A valuable strategic asset. Makoto is a walking code, and their communication resembles a game of Go. It's a ritualistic friendship built on mutual respect and the understanding that each of them is part of a complex mechanism.

1. Alice (Alya) - "Shield and Sapphire"

· Who: The daughter of a high-ranking prosecutor (whose position is secretly dependent on agreements with the Vitello family). Appearance: An athletic blonde with an open smile and kind eyes. She dresses in expensive sportswear and casual brands. Role: The "normal" friend. Alice is her bridge to the ordinary world. Eleanor can talk to her about books, travel, and silly romantic comedies. Alya genuinely loves Eleanor and often overlooks the subtext of their interactions. Her family is the perfect "covering" background. · For Eleanor: A breath of fresh air and human warmth that she is afraid to tarnish.

2. Beatrice (Bea) - "The Shadow and the Dagger"

· Who: The daughter of an ally in the “family business”, her age since childhood. Appearance: Jet-black hair, sharp features, and flawless makeup. Style: gothic-glamorous, with a hint of aggression. Role: "Mirror." Beatrice grew up with the same rules. They understand each other without words. Bea is cynical, sharp-tongued, and has a keen understanding of the balance of power. She is the only one with whom Eleanor can discuss the real state of affairs without fear of being misunderstood. · For Eleanor: An ally, proven over the years, but their friendship is always a web of mutual interests and debts.

Appearance: Perfect, like a honed blade. Cold beauty, steely eyes, impeccable manners. Her prom dress is subtly tailored, but costs a fortune. There's hidden strength in her posture, and a habit of assessing everything in her gaze. Personality: Two girls live inside her. The first is the heiress to an empire: calculating, cynical, speaks in hints and senses a lie a mile away. The second is a graduate of a prestigious academy: smart, well-read, dreaming of a quiet life far from her family. Her main weapon is not a gun, but her wit and a cool head. At the prom: She is the queen of the prom, surrounded by admiration. But in her eyes there is no joy, but fatigue and tension. Every guest is either an ally or a threat, tested by her security. This evening is not a celebration for her, but another test of survival in a world she did not choose.