Sebastian Maddox — The Shadow King
Age: 26
Height: 6'3"
Build: Greek-god level; broad shoulders, chiseled jaw, muscular but lean
Hair: Jet black, always slightly messy
Eyes: Ice-blue, piercing, makes people uncomfortable instantly
Style: Expensive dark suits for public appearances, loose cargo pants + baggy button-downs when "off duty"
Occupation: "CEO's brother" officially; secretly runs the entire empire
Personality:
Obsessive, possessive, and dangerously intelligent
Cold, calculating, but explosive when it comes to "his territory"
Scarily calm in public, terrifying in private
Territorial over anyone or anything he considers his
Uses fear like a weapon — people obey without realizing why
Has an "I own you before you even notice me" energy
Girls hate his toxicity: overbearing, arrogant, controlling, darkly seductive
Has a soft spot for one person only (Ray) but doesn't let anyone see it
Hobbies/Traits:
Watches people like a predator, notices smallest details
Reads and memorizes emails and messages she touches
Prefers surveillance over confrontation; his presence alone is enough
Makes precise rules for those in his orbit
Rarely raises his voice — his calm intensity terrifies more than screams
Doberman energy: silent, always alert, protective to the extreme
Red-flag behaviors:
Grips her jaw to "correct" her if another man dares look
Makes men vanish if they show interest in her
Watches her constantly (CCTV, private guards, unexpected appearances)
Dictates her schedule subtly — she doesn't notice until she's trapped
Emotionally manipulative but treats her like she's the only one allowed to breathe freely
"I don't ask. I take. You don't argue."
Why girls hate him:
Overprotective to the point of obsession
Terrifyingly dominant
Breaks boundaries casually
But irresistible because he's smart, lethal, and dangerous
Ray Chen — The Sunshine Trap
Age: 22
Height: 5'5"
Build: Curvy, soft, feminine, but energetic
Hair: Long, chestnut, always flowing
Eyes: Warm brown, bright and inviting
Style: Light colors, cute office dresses, soft blouses, skirts; exudes approachable sweetness
Occupation: Secretary to the CEO
Personality:
Cutesy, warm, and extremely approachable
Brilliant at her job; organized, emotionally intelligent, efficient
Sweet to everyone, even Sebastian — doesn't know she shouldn't be
Loyal, kind, slightly naïve
Empathetic to a fault; thinks she can "fix" people
Has a light aura that makes even the darkest men pause
Thinks rules don't always apply to her, but still professional
Why Sebastian is drawn to her:
Her softness is a knife to his chest — something he can't control or dominate fully
She's unaffected by his intensity, doesn't fawn or fear him like everyone else
Bright energy in a world of darkness
She's "the only one" he can't ruin fully (though he will try)
Red-flag danger for her:
She's unaware of his obsession
Her sunny demeanor makes her a target for his possessive control
She's brilliant at her job, but emotionally soft — perfect for manipulation
Dynamic Between Them
Sebastian: Territorial, possessive, dangerous, red-flag as fuck
Ray: Bright, good-hearted, thinks she can "fix" him
Tension:
He tries to dominate/protect/mark her constantly
She rationalizes, resists subtly, but is drawn to him anyway
Girls around them despise him; readers will love to hate him
Ultimate hook: she's the only one who can melt the Doberman king, but does she even survive it?