The Psycho Couple The Introduction

Welcome to a world where power, ambition, and a hidden darkness intertwine. In "The Psycho Couple," two young billionaires enter a marriage of convenience, only to discover a love as profound as their shared secrets. Meet the formidable individuals who navigate this treacherous landscape of corporate empires, hidden desires, and chilling truths.

Introduction to the characters

Seraphina Thorne (FL)

Seraphina "Sera" Thorne Age: 24 Job: CEO of Thorne Industries, a sprawling tech conglomerate known for its groundbreaking, albeit sometimes controversial, innovations. Personality: Cold, calculating, and possessing an unnervingly calm demeanor. Seraphina moves with a quiet grace that belies a razor-sharp intellect and an iron will. She is a master strategist, always several steps ahead. Likes: Strategic games (especially chess), psychological thrillers, absolute control, rare and ancient artifacts, the intellectual challenge of outmaneuvering rivals, and the thrill of a perfectly executed plan. Dislikes: Incompetence, emotional displays, being underestimated, any form of losing control, public scrutiny, and anything that disrupts her meticulously ordered world.

Alaric Volkov (ML)

Alaric "Ric" Volkov Age: 25 Job: CEO of Volkov Holdings, a global powerhouse in finance and real estate, with a reputation for aggressive expansion and unparalleled market dominance. Personality: Reserved, intensely observant, and exuding an aura of quiet power. Alaric's gaze can feel like it pierces through intentions, and his words are few but impactful. He operates with ruthless efficiency. Likes: High-stakes negotiations, classical music (particularly intricate compositions), precision in all things, solitude, observing human behavior from a detached perspective, and acquiring what others deem unobtainable. Dislikes: Predictability, weakness (both in himself and others), sentimentality, betrayal, unnecessary noise or chatter, and anything that wastes his time.

Isabella Rossi

Isabella "Bella" Rossi Age: 24 Job: CEO of Rossi Luxury Brands, a prestigious empire encompassing high fashion, exclusive resorts, and bespoke lifestyle services. Personality: Outwardly charming and effortlessly elegant, Bella is a social chameleon who can navigate any elite circle. Beneath the polished exterior lies a shrewd mind capable of subtle manipulation and keen observation. Likes: Opulence, the art of social manipulation, exquisite fine art, hosting and attending exclusive, high-profile parties, and understanding the intricate power dynamics within the elite. Dislikes: Cheap imitations, vulgarity, being ignored or overlooked, overt emotional outbursts, and anyone who threatens her carefully constructed public image.

Julian Vance

Julian Vance Age: 25 Job: CEO of Vance Cybernetics, a leading innovator in advanced AI, robotics, and secure data solutions. Personality: Brilliant, logical, and often detached, Julian prefers the company of algorithms to people. He approaches every situation as a complex problem to be solved, with an almost clinical precision. Likes: Complex algorithms, intellectual challenges, quiet efficiency, cutting-edge technology, forming strategic alliances based on mutual benefit, and discovering elegant solutions to intractable problems. Dislikes: Irrationality, inefficiency, small talk, emotional drama, anything that disrupts order or logical progression, and those who rely on instinct over data.

Elias Throne

Elias Thorne Age: 28 Job: Chief of Staff to Seraphina Thorne, her most trusted confidante and the silent architect behind many of Thorne Industries' covert operations. Personality: Unflappable, meticulously organized, and fiercely loyal to Seraphina. Elias is the shadow who anticipates every need and mitigates every threat, possessing a quiet intensity and a sharp, discerning mind. Likes: Order, unwavering loyalty, absolute discretion, anticipating and neutralizing problems before they arise, subtle influence, and ensuring Seraphina's objectives are met without a hitch. Dislikes: Chaos, disloyalty, unnecessary risks, emotional outbursts that cloud judgment, and anyone who poses a threat to Seraphina or her interests.

Marcus Sterling

Marcus "Marc" Sterling Age: 26 Job: CEO of Sterling Global Security, a private military and intelligence firm that operates in the shadows, providing discreet solutions for the world's most powerful. Personality: Austere, pragmatic, and intensely focused. Marcus is a man of few words, his presence commanding attention through sheer force of will and an air of quiet danger. He values strategy and decisive action above all else. Likes: Tactical planning, advanced weaponry, impenetrable security systems, absolute discretion, loyalty, and the satisfaction of eliminating threats with surgical precision. Dislikes: Loose ends, emotional compromise, inefficiency, unnecessary risks, and anyone who underestimates the severity of a situation.

Dante Moretti

Dante Moretti Age: 25 Job: CEO of Moretti Media Group, a vast conglomerate controlling major news outlets, entertainment studios, and digital information networks. Personality: Charismatic and outwardly charming, Dante possesses a keen understanding of public perception and how to mold it. Beneath the polished facade, he is a master manipulator of information, always aware of the true narrative. Likes: Controlling the flow of information, shaping public opinion, strategic alliances that expand his influence, psychological games, and the power of a well-placed rumor. Dislikes: Uncontrolled leaks, unpredictable variables, genuine emotional vulnerability, anyone who sees through his facade, and stories that don't serve his agenda.

Eleanor Throne(FL Mother)

Eleanor Thorne Age: 52 Job: Co-founder of Thorne Industries (retired from active CEO role, now Chairwoman of the Board). Personality: Elegant, formidable, and possessing a steely resolve. Eleanor is the matriarch who orchestrated Seraphina's marriage, driven by a desire to secure the Thorne legacy at any cost. She is a master of subtle power plays. Likes: Family legacy, strategic alliances, maintaining appearances, fine arts, and ensuring the continued dominance of Thorne Industries. Dislikes: Disobedience, scandal, anything that tarnishes the family name, and emotional weakness.

Richard Thorne(FL Father)

Richard Thorne Age: 55 Job: Co-founder of Thorne Industries (retired from active CEO role, now a senior advisor). Personality: Stern, traditional, and intensely focused on business expansion. Richard is the driving force behind the Thorne-Volkov merger, seeing it as the ultimate strategic move. He values power and control above all else. Likes: Corporate mergers, financial growth, expanding his empire, strategic dominance, and obedience from his children. Dislikes: Financial losses, insubordination, emotional distractions, and anything that deviates from his grand plans.

Anastasia Volkov(ML Mother)

Anastasia Volkov Age: 50 Job: Co-founder of Volkov Holdings (retired from active CEO role, now a major shareholder). Personality: Sophisticated, enigmatic, and with an aura of hidden depths. Anastasia is a silent but powerful force, her influence often felt rather than seen. She is fiercely protective of her family's standing. Likes: Art collecting, cultural influence, maintaining the family's prestige, subtle control, and ensuring the Volkov name remains untarnished. Dislikes: Public scrutiny, vulgarity, anything that threatens the family's reputation, and emotional displays.

Victor Volkov(ML Father)

Victor Volkov Age: 53 Job: Co-founder of Volkov Holdings (retired from active CEO role, now Chairman of the Board). Personality: Imposing, shrewd, and utterly ruthless in business. Victor is a man who built his empire through sheer force and cunning. He views relationships, even familial ones, through a lens of utility and power. Likes: Unquestioned authority, expanding his financial dominion, high-stakes gambles that pay off, and ensuring his bloodline continues to wield immense power. Dislikes: Insubordination, weakness, sentimentality, and anyone who challenges his authority or the Volkov legacy.