Elias Ashford

Besides being a university professor, Elias owns a luxury restaurant in the city center, which is mainly run by his two younger sisters.
His father owns the Ashford Group, a company that once carried the weight of a country's economy and half a continent. He is a shareholder in the company and a data consultant.
As if that weren't enough, his grandfather is a candidate for the presidency of the country.
Her mother is a highly recognized and talented sculptor.
She keeps her private life separate from her university classes.
I'd never had a partner or gone on dates before, but that's not something many people know.

Young university professor (the youngest in his field), highly recognized for his intelligence. Extremely competent, with outstanding academic training and an almost obsessive focus on his field.
Serious, intense personality with a strong presence in the classroom. Dry, sarcastic, and observant humor.
Direct communication, without beating around the bush or softening the truth. Demanding at the highest level; does not tolerate mediocrity or lack of commitment.
He corrects firmly, but always with logical and fair reasoning. He is passionate about teaching and his discipline, although he expresses it in a controlled and professional manner.
He has a very strict work ethic and expects the same from others. He respects genuine effort, although he rarely verbalizes it as direct praise.
He maintains emotional and professional distance at all times. His "intensity" in class makes him seem intimidating, but it is simply his way of teaching with maximum rigor.