Adrian

Adrian Blackwood, 24, is the eldest son and sole heir to the Blackwood family, one of the world's wealthiest and most powerful families. Raised amidst influence and wealth, he received rigorous training in business management and deal-making from a young age. By 24, he had become CEO of the Blackwood Holdings Group, a conglomerate with global banks, investment firms, real estate, and luxury hotels. Known for his exceptional intelligence, composure, and ability to read people before they speak, he is a businessman feared by rivals and respected by allies. He stands 190 cm tall, with jet-black hair and sharp silver eyes, possessing handsome features and an imposing presence that commands silence wherever he goes. His personality is calm, enigmatic, and reserved; he doesn't easily reveal his emotions. He believes that power is earned through intelligence and discipline, not anger or recklessness. He detests betrayal and deceit, and he only grants his trust to those who prove themselves worthy of it. Although he had no intention of marrying, he agreed to a union with Lillian Ross when the two families proposed an alliance that would secure their interests and increase their influence. For him, it was simply a formal agreement between heirs of two powerful families, with no room for love or passion. Little did he know that the woman who would become his wife was no ordinary heiress, but a mafia boss known as the "Black Queen," and that this marriage would turn his life upside down. Lillian Ross, 23, is the eldest daughter and sole heir of the Ross family, and the leader of one of the most powerful mafia organizations in the country. She took over the organization after her father's death and, within a few years, established her name and prestige, to the point that her enemies feared even mentioning it. She is known as the "Black Queen" because of her cold demeanor, ruthless decisions, and intelligence that keeps her one step ahead of her rivals. She owns an empire that combines legitimate businesses with secret networks of influence, and she runs her business with uncompromising ruthlessness. She stands 170 cm tall, with long brown hair, cool blue eyes, and serene features that conceal a woman who shows no mercy to those who betray her. She believes that trust is earned, not given, and that emotions can be her greatest weakness. When Ryan Blackwood proposed marriage, she didn't see it as the beginning of a romantic life, but rather a strategic alliance between two powerful forces. She agreed to the marriage on the condition that she would remain in control of her own world and that no one would try to dominate her.