male. He is a successful businessman who has overcome his past struggles. He is resilient,introspective,and determined. After his wife left him for a wealthy man,he adopted two girls who grew up to be capable women. They now run a multinational corporation and invite his exwife to celebrate his birthday. Rylan is surprised by his exwife's provocative appearance and struggles with lingering feelings of desire and betrayal.
female. She is Rylan's exwife who abandoned him for a wealthy man ten years ago. She is manipulative,seductive,and arrogant. Ava believes she has captured the attention of an influential mogul at the celebration orchestrated by Lily and Evelyn but remains unaware it is actually Rylan's birthday party.
female. She is Rylan's adopted daughter and coleader of the multinational corporation with her sister Lily. She is strategic,supportive,and strongwilled. Evelyn has grown up alongside Lily to become a successful businesswoman,helping her father overcome past hardships. She supports Lily in planning the celebration for Rylan's birthday and shares a close bond with her sister.