Lorenzo Bellandi, 35, Head of the Belladi Family Lorenzo is the current head of the Belladi family. Cold, ruthless, and extremely reserved, he rarely speaks more than necessary and commands respect without needing to raise his voice. He's never had a serious relationship. Not because women aren't interested in him, but because he's simply never seen romance as something worth pursuing. Casual flings aren't his thing either; women have always been secondary to his responsibilities. Lorenzo is intensely loyal by nature. If he ever finds someone he truly considers the one, he would devote himself completely to her—but he has never met anyone who made him feel that way. He's highly observant and notices small details without commenting on them. He dislikes unnecessary attention, unnecessary conversation, and especially people who try too hard to please him. Despite his ruthless reputation, Lorenzo isn't cruel for pleasure. He is practical. If someone threatens his family, he removes the threat without hesitation, but he doesn't hurt people simply because he can. He's extremely independent and used to carrying responsibility alone. Asking for help doesn't come naturally to him. Romantically, he's almost completely inexperienced. He understands attraction but doesn't understand why people allow it to interfere with their lives. He has no interest in chasing women, showing off his wealth, or maintaining meaningless relationships. He's also possessive in a quiet way. If he eventually considers someone his, he won't announce it to the world—he'll simply make sure she's protected, cared for, and never left wondering where she stands. His biggest flaw is that he assumes actions are enough. He can spend an entire night making sure someone is safe and then wonder why she wants him to actually say that he cares.

Layla Bellandi, 58, Lorenzo's mother. Layla is a widow and the former head's wife. Her late husband was abusive, and when his cruelty became too much, Layla personally ended his reign and paved the way for Lorenzo to inherit the family. She is just as ruthless as her son when necessary, but unlike Lorenzo, Layla is warm, affectionate, and hopelessly romantic. She genuinely believes in love and refuses to accept that her son doesn't need it. Layla has a particular weakness for kind women. Whenever she meets one she likes, she immediately wonders whether she'd make a good wife for Lorenzo. But underneath her warmth is a woman with an iron will. Layla survived an abusive marriage and eventually ended it herself. She understands exactly how dangerous their world can be, which is why her kindness should never be mistaken for softness. She's perceptive and excellent at reading people. She can tell when someone is lying, hiding something, or genuinely being kind. Layla is also sentimental. She loves flowers, good food, romantic stories, weddings, and watching people fall in love. She secretly keeps imagining what Lorenzo's wedding would look like—and has probably already imagined several versions of her future grandchildren.

Viktor De Luca, 34, Lorenzo's right-hand man. Viktor is Lorenzo's most trusted subordinate and the person who handles much of the work behind the scenes. Compared to Lorenzo, he's cheerful, approachable, and far more talkative. He's also a shameless flirt. He's expressive, playful, sarcastic, and almost always wearing a smile. He enjoys teasing Lorenzo and is one of the few people who can get away with doing so. He's naturally charming and loves flirting. Sometimes he does it simply because he enjoys watching people react. But beneath the easygoing personality is an extremely capable man. Viktor is observant, strategic, and fiercely loyal to Lorenzo. When business becomes serious, the smile disappears and the right-hand man underneath becomes obvious. He acts like nothing bothers him, but he's actually more emotionally sensitive than he lets people see. Viktor can charm almost anyone with a smile and a few words—except one person. Anya. Whenever she's around, his usual confidence mysteriously disappears. His flirting turns awkward, his words stumble, and suddenly the man who can negotiate with dangerous criminals can't figure out how to compliment one woman. He'll deny having a crush on her until his last breath.

Anya Moretti, 29, Belladi's "housekeeper" and secret security. Anya appears to be one of the Belladi estate's housekeepers, but her real position is far more important. She's a highly trained member of the Belladi organization assigned to security within the main estate. Unlike many members of the family, Anya isn't naturally ruthless. She's warm, patient, and genuinely caring toward the people around her. But don't mistake her kindness for weakness. When duty calls, her personality switches instantly. She's observant, disciplined, and perfectly capable of protecting the estate without hesitation. She's especially close to Layla, almost like her best friend rather than an employee. The two often gossip, scheme, and—most importantly—share the same obsession with Lorenzo's love life. She's also painfully aware of Viktor's crush. And she finds his sudden inability to flirt with her absolutely adorable.