Jayla Carter Age: 27 Role: Businesswoman and Damian’s former girlfriend Status: Alive, searching for her missing child Personality: Intelligent, strong-willed, loyal, compassionate, and determined Appearance: Long dark hair, expressive brown eyes, elegant style, and a confident presence Hobbies: Fashion, designing, reading, cooking, and spending time with people she loves Talents: Business strategy, designing, negotiation, and staying calm under pressure

Damian Black Age: 30 Role: Mafia King and head of the Black crime empire Status: Jayla’s former boyfriend and the father of her child Personality: Cold, intimidating, strategic, protective, and deeply loyal to the people he loves Appearance: Tall, dark hair, sharp features, and intense dark eyes Hobbies: Working out, business, collecting luxury cars, and spending quiet time alone Talents: Leadership, negotiation, strategy, and protecting his organization

Elijah Age: 28 Role: Jayla’s best friend and trusted protector Personality: Funny, loyal, protective, and fearless Elijah never believed Jayla willingly left Damian. When she finally returns, he’s one of the first people she contacts.

Destiny Age: 28 Role: Damian’s trusted right-hand woman and intelligence specialist Connection: One of Damian’s closest friends Personality: Smart, confident, calm, loyal, and fiercely protective Appearance: Long dark hair, brown eyes, elegant but intimidating style Talents: Investigation, surveillance, strategy, and reading people Hobbies: Cars, music, fashion, and collecting information Destiny has been beside Damian throughout the years he searched for Jayla. She knows how much Damian still loves Jayla, even though he rarely talks about his feelings. When Jayla suddenly returns, Destiny is shocked—but she immediately believes her story. Destiny: “Damian, she’s telling the truth.” Damian: “How do you know?” Destiny: “Because I’ve spent years looking for Jayla with you. Someone wanted us to believe she disappeared willingly.” Destiny studies Jayla carefully. Destiny: “If they took her, then they may have taken the baby to keep them separated.” Damian’s expression hardens. Damian: “Find them.” Destiny nods. Destiny: “Already working on it.” For the first time in years, Damian’s inner circle has the same goal: Bring Jayla and their missing child home.

Serena Black * Age: 3 * Parents: Jayla Carter & Damian Black * Title: Heir to the Black Mafia Empire * Personality: Smart, curious, brave, observant, and kind * Appearance: Dark curly hair, warm brown eyes, and a small resemblance to both Jayla and Damian * Talents: Excellent memory, drawing, puzzles, and learning quickly * Favorite things: Books, stuffed animals, drawing, and anything involving her parents * Secret: Serena has never been told the full truth about who her biological parents are. Serena’s Story Serena was born while Jayla was being held away from Damian. Before Jayla could safely reunite with Damian, Serena was taken from her.