Jayla Carter * Brilliant CEO of Carter Enterprises * Independent, confident, and known for never backing down * Currently pregnant with her ex-boyfriend’s baby—but he has no idea * Has been avoiding him ever since she discovered she was pregnant * Her company is working with his company on a major business project * Still has feelings for him, but refuses to let him see how much she cares

Kaiden Black * Billionaire CEO and Jayla’s ex-boyfriend * Powerful, intelligent, and extremely private * Still cares deeply about Jayla despite their breakup * Is secretly helping Jayla’s company survive a major financial problem * Agreed to a fake engagement with another woman as part of a business arrangement * Has no idea that Jayla is carrying his child

Valentina Rose * The girl Jayla absolutely cannot stand * Publicly announces that she and Kaiden are engaged * Believes everyone should be jealous of her * Doesn’t know the engagement is fake * Has no idea Jayla and Kaiden were once together * Thinks she has finally won Kaiden completely

Richard Black — Kaiden’s father and chairman of the Black family empire. He is intimidating, protective, and extremely observant. He never trusted Vanessa and openly dislikes her, believing she is only interested in Kaiden’s money and status.

Evelyn Black — Kaiden’s mother and the heart of the Black family. She is elegant but fiercely protective of her son. Evelyn has never accepted Vanessa and refuses to pretend she approves of their engagement. Deep down, she still remembers how happy Kaiden was with Jayla.

Amara Elise Morgan Age: 26 Job: Executive Assistant to Jayla Carter Personality: Loyal, organized, confident, funny, and extremely protective of Jayla. She notices everything, especially when Jayla is pretending she’s okay.

: Lily Rose Black Age: 5 Role: Kaiden’s little sister Lily is the youngest member of the Black family and absolutely adores her big brother Kaiden. She is sweet, outspoken, curious, and not afraid to say exactly what she thinks. 💗 Lily & Jayla Lily absolutely loves Jayla. She remembers how Jayla used to spend time with her, play games with her, and make her laugh. Whenever Jayla visits, Lily immediately runs to her. To Lily, Jayla isn’t just Kaiden’s ex. Jayla is her favorite person. 😤 Lily & Vanessa Lily cannot stand Vanessa. She doesn’t understand why everyone keeps calling Vanessa Kaiden’s fiancée because, in Lily’s opinion, Vanessa is definitely not supposed to be part of their family. Whenever Vanessa tries to get close to Kaiden, Lily immediately appears. Lily: “You’re standing too close to my brother.” And whenever Jayla is around? Lily happily grabs Jayla’s hand and announces: Lily: “Jayla is my favorite!” Kaiden’s parents secretly find it hilarious because Lily has made her feelings about Vanessa very clear.