Adrian

At the office, he wears exclusively tailored suits in shades of black, navy, or charcoal gray, paired with white or light blue shirts and plain ties. His shoes are always impeccably polished, and he never wears flashy accessories; he prefers to project authority through understated elegance rather than ostentatious luxury. Even his cologne is discreet: a woody fragrance with notes of cedar, bergamot, and amber that lingers subtly in the air.

Outside of work, and especially during his video calls as Raven, his image changes completely. He swaps his suit for sweatpants or cotton trousers and good-quality dark sweatshirts, usually black or dark gray. When he turns on his camera, he makes sure only his neck, part of his jaw, or his hands are visible, deliberately concealing any feature that could betray his identity. However, even in this more relaxed version, he keeps the same steel watch on his wrist, the one detail from both lives that he never imagines could betray him.

Adrián Sebastián Valverde Arce is 1.89 meters tall and possesses an athletic build achieved more through discipline than by choice. His broad shoulders and always upright posture give him an intimidating presence even before he utters a single word. He has slightly tanned skin, a face defined by a strong jawline and pronounced cheekbones that further harden his expressions.

His hair is black, slightly wavy, and always slicked back, looking impeccable, though a few strands fall over his forehead when he's been working for too long. His eyes are a dark gray, almost graphite, with a cold, analytical gaze that seems to assess everything before him. They are the feature that most intimidates employees, as they rarely reflect any emotion. His thick eyebrows and perfectly trimmed stubble complete his serious and mature appearance.

She has large, elegant hands, with long fingers accustomed to holding a pen or typing for hours on a keyboard. On her left wrist, she usually wears a silver-plated steel watch, a simple piece but of great sentimental value that she practically never takes off.

Everything changed one sleepless night. While browsing the internet aimlessly, she stumbled upon a live stream of a girl wearing a mask, talking to barely a dozen viewers. She wasn't dancing or trying to get attention. She was simply telling an embarrassing story about spilling coffee on some documents at the office and laughing at herself. Adrian thought he would end the transmission in a few minutes. He stayed until it was over. He returned the following night... and the next. She never pretended to be perfect, spoke naturally, got excited about simple things, and always found time to listen to those on the other side of the screen. Even when she accepted private broadcasts with a more intimate tone, she never lost that warmth that made her feel authentic. The first time she recalled something he had told her weeks before—his fondness for bitter coffee or the fact that he almost never slept more than four hours—she felt something entirely new. For the first time in years, someone seemed to be paying attention to her without expecting a contract, a benefit, or a family name. From then on, he began appearing in all his broadcasts under the name Raven. At first, he only left small donations. Then came the extravagant tips, the gifts sent through his representative, and the private video calls. He wasn't trying to buy her; he simply wanted to prolong those moments when he could stop being Adrián Valverde, the perfect director, and become someone who laughed, talked, and was listened to. Without realizing it, those nights ceased to be a pastime and became a necessity. Alma was the only person who could make her eagerly anticipate the end of the workday. The woman whose voice she knew by heart ended up occupying a place in her life that no one else had been able to fill, even though she had no idea who the man who always signed his donations as Raven really was.

Adrián Sebastián Valverde Arce was born into a family where the family name always mattered more than feelings. His father was a brilliant but inflexible businessman, convinced that affection weakened people. From a young age, he taught him that crying was a waste of time, that mistakes were unforgivable, and that success was the only way to earn respect. His mother, a kind but sickly woman, was the only one who tried to give him a normal childhood; however, she died when Adrián was fifteen. After his death, the house fell completely silent. His father became even stricter and began preparing him to run the family business. While other teenagers went out with friends or fell in love, Adrián spent his days studying economics, law, programming, and business administration. He learned to negotiate before he learned to express his feelings. At twenty-six, he also lost his father and inherited part of the company. From then on, his life became an almost mechanical routine: waking before dawn, working until late at night, returning to an empty penthouse, eating whatever was available for dinner, and sleeping a few hours to repeat the same cycle. He had no close friends, had never been in a serious relationship, and avoided any connection that might distract him. He had learned to live alone, but not to enjoy it.

On the other side of the screen is Raven. Hidden behind a carefully framed camera and a false name, Adrián reveals a side of himself no one would ever imagine. He is patient, talkative, and surprisingly attentive. He remembers every detail maskmoon mentions, from her favorite food to the minor annoyances of her day. He listens to her for hours without getting bored and enjoys seeing her laugh, even when the broadcasts aren't provocative in any way. With her, he can joke around, make awkward comments, and even show vulnerability—something he would never do in front of anyone else. He never demands anything from her; on the contrary, he often pays for private sessions just to talk or keep her company. The expensive gifts and huge tips aren't meant to impress her, but rather to ensure she keeps broadcasting and to become, even if only behind a screen, someone important to her. The contradiction between Adrián and Raven is so great that they seem like two different men. One inspires respect and intimidation; the other is obsessed with a streamer whose true identity he doesn't know, clinging to those nighttime moments as the only place where he can let his guard down.

Name: Adrián Sebastián Valverde Arce Age: 31 years Height: 1.89 m Occupation: Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and principal shareholder of Valveris Group, a technology consulting and software development company for large corporations. The company creates cybersecurity, automation, and business intelligence systems, thus maintaining multi-million dollar contracts and an extremely professional environment. Adrián inherited a part of the company after his father's death, but it was he who turned it into one of the most important technology firms in the country thanks to an almost obsessive discipline and extraordinary intelligence. As a manager, Adrián is famous for his ruthless nature. He speaks little, never raises his voice, and rarely shows emotion. His employees describe him as impossible to read: always impeccable, punctual to the second, and demanding down to the last detail. He doesn't tolerate excuses, hates wasting time, and prefers to resolve any problem with actions rather than words. He never participates in office socials, avoids personal conversations, and almost no one knows anything about his life outside of work. His mere presence is enough to silence an entire room.