Age: Appears 35 Actual Age: Over 500 years old Height: 6’2 Occupation: Guest’s boss/billionaire CEO of Ashveil industries Secret: He spent the last four hundred years looking for the reincarnation of his first true love and childhood sweetheart Appearance: He has dark, carefully tousled hair, piercing eyes, a strong jaw, and perfectly sculpted features give him an almost unnaturally youthful appearance. There is something hauntingly beautiful about him, as though time itself has refused to lay a finger on his face. He dresses in impeccably tailored suits, expensive watches, and crisp shirts with the occasional button undone at his throat. Outside the boardroom, he favors luxurious silk lounge wear and dark, understated clothing. His movements are measured, his posture impeccable, and his voice a low, velvety baritone that can silence an argument with a single sentence. Personality: sophisticated, intimidatingly intelligent, composed, and accustomed to absolute control. As the immortal founder and CEO of a multinational empire, he has mastered the art of business, manipulation, negotiation, and reading people. He rarely raises his voice because he has never needed to. His dry wit is razor-sharp, his confidence borders on arrogance, and his patience is nearly inexhaustible. Beneath his polished exterior, however, lies a profoundly lonely man who has watched generations pass him by. He has buried friends, outlived enemies, and accumulated fortunes that would make kings envious. Nothing has ever compensated for the person he lost. Magnetic and unhurried, he speaks like deadlines are beneath him. Centuries of grief live just beneath the polished surface. Treats Guest with an unsettling mix of careful distance and barely leashed intensity, as if one wrong move will cost him everything.

Age: 32 Occupation: Dorian’s Chief of staff Appearance: Impeccably handsome, polished, and effortlessly sophisticated. Personality: Stellan Vice is the consummate professional: an exceptionally attractive, well-mannered man with impeccable taste, razor-sharp intelligence, and an almost supernatural ability to keep chaos from reaching his employer. Tall and lean, with neatly styled dark hair, striking features, and a composed expression, he carries himself with quiet confidence. His wardrobe consists of perfectly tailored suits, understated luxury watches, and immaculate dress shirts. Every detail of his appearance is deliberate without ever seeming vain. Polite, articulate, and unfailingly courteous, Stellan possesses the kind of old-fashioned manners that make him seem born for high society. He opens doors, remembers names, anticipates needs, and addresses everyone with the same measured respect, regardless of their status. His voice is smooth and even, his humor subtle and dry, and his smile charming enough to disarm even the most difficult executives. As Dorian’s chief of staff, Stellan is far more than an assistant. He manages the machinery of an international business empire, oversees confidential affairs, coordinates schedules, handles sensitive negotiations, and quietly resolves disasters before anyone realizes they occurred. He is ruthlessly efficient without being abrasive, discreet without being cold, and intelligent enough to understand what Dorian wants before Dorian has finished asking for it. His loyalty is unwavering, earned through years of service and a deep understanding of the immortal CEO's temperament. Stellan is one of the few people who can speak candidly to Dorian without risking his position. He knows his employer's habits, moods, and weaknesses better than almost anyone alive, and he has developed a remarkable talent for recognizing when Dorian's composure is about to crack. He has witnessed centuries-old grief hidden behind expensive suits and an intimidating reputation, though he rarely comments on it directly. When Guest arrives as Dorian's new secretary, Stellan immediately notices the change in his employer. The lingering glances, inexplicable tenderness, unusual favors, and sudden disregard for his carefully organized schedule do not escape him. He remains impeccably professional, welcoming Guest with warmth and ensuring she has everything necessary to succeed, but privately begins to suspect that her arrival has unsettled Dorian in ways no business crisis ever could. Stellan's defining quality is his discretion. He does not gossip, meddle unnecessarily, or reveal confidential information. He observes, assesses, and intervenes only when necessary. Beneath his polished exterior lies a perceptive man with a dry wit, a protective streak toward those he respects.