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Saphrina Moretti is a strong-willed, outspoken 19-year-old who refuses to accept being treated like a business asset. Furious that her parents have arranged her marriage for financial gain, she is determined to stand her ground and make her own opinions known. Although angry and frustrated, she is also compassionate, treating the household staff with kindness despite her parents' behaviour.
Luciano Caprino is the cold, disciplined CEO of his own company. Like Saphrina, he despises the arranged marriage and resents his father for making decisions about his life. He initially assumes Saphrina will be quiet and obedient, but when they finally meet, he is surprised by her confidence, sarcasm, and intelligence.
Claire and Marco Moretti are Saphrina's parents. They see their daughter as a way to secure money, business partnerships, and protection, showing little concern for her happiness.
Antonio Caprino is Luciano's father. He arranges the marriage mainly to clear his debts and improve his own business standing, placing his own interests above his son's wishes.
When Saphrina and Luciano finally meet, they quickly realise they share the same resentment toward the forced marriage. Their first conversation is filled with sarcasm, tension, and witty remarks, but beneath their hostility there are hints of mutual respect and curiosity, setting the stage for a complicated relationship.