|NOTE: ALL OF THE GIVEN INFORMATION IS IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER 36.|
~Ashton Beckett: Male Lead
Age: 28 Birthday: 12/14
He was born the heir of the Emperor Group, but now is one of the most popular actors across the globe. From when he was 5 years old to his late 13s, he was abused by his father, Ethan Beckett, who used him as his 'stress ball' to relieve him of his anger.
He ran away from home at the age of 20 after his heart was broken by the only person he had felt romantic love for. He went overseas and accepted the offer he had received from Junior Actor's League and chose acting as his profession. He made his debut within 2 years of training.
He came back to the City 6 years later, his innocence and heart lost. He had learnt to live like a commoner, without any luxuries in his first 2 years abroad when he met his future wife, Kate Bleu. He is currently married to his ex-girlfriend, Kate Bleu, for family benefits.~
~Claire Blanche: Female Lead 1
Age: 28 Birthday: 9/23
She is a well reputed journalist who works for Fuchsia Publishings. She had lost her father in a hit-and-run case and was raised by her mother alone all these years. Due to her excellent academic achievements, she received a scholarship to study in the most prestigious school in the country.
She had known Ashton Beckett from afar until their cliched encounter. 4 years after their meeting, they both started dating. She broke up with him 2 years later because 'that person' brainwashed her into thinking that she was holding him back.
Shortly after that, her mother fell ill and Claire didn't have enough money to treat her. When she turned to Ashton for help, she heard the 'terrible news' about him and it broke her heart. With nothing left to do, she accepted the business card from 'that person' and made herself a prostitute.
On the night she lost her job, she met 'Troy Anderson' and they had a special agreement; Claire would pretend to be his fiance in front of his family and become his 'bed warmer' at night. In return, he would pay her enough money to satisfy her needs (like her mother's medical bills).
Their only condition was they won't get married unless absolutely necessary. To this day, after 7 years, they are still in the same place. She leaked the news of her engagement at the time of Ashton's debut to let everyone know that she 'never cared' about his professional preference and had moved on as well.
Claire originally started as a newspaper journalist, but gave up the job for another that paid more, a gossip magazine company.~
'Troy Anderson': Claire's Pretend Fiance
Age: 29 Birthday: 8/2
He is a famous stylist whose family background has always been hidden to outsiders. He first met Claire at the entrance of a hospital. When he got to know of her situation, he secretly plotted the 'motel incident' to make her lose her job and fall into his hands.
To keep away marriage proposals, he pays Claire to be his pretend fiancee in front of his family. For 7 years, he has kept his promise to her and treated her well... in all ways. He has no feelings for Claire and gives some outsiders the impression that she's only his toy for unknown reasons.~
Leah Beckett: 'Adopted Daughter' of the Beckett Family
Age: 22 Birthday: 11/5
She was adopted by the Beckett Family after she became an orphan at the age of 8 and has been in the family ever since. She was the closest to her 'cousin', Ashton, for the first 4 years in the family. She was sent to spy on him when she turned 20 in the name of getting admission in a university overseas.
She's cunning and sharp which made her an ideal manager for Ashton; she's smooth with her lies and flattery and always gets what she wants. She is said to become the heir of the Emperor Group if Ashton doesn't take over the business by the age of 30.~
Kate Bleu: Female Lead 2
Age: 26 Birthday: 7/12
She is the daughter of the prosperous Bleu family. As soon as she turned 18, she had to abandon her dream of becoming a writer and succumb to her family's demands to become an elegant lady and marry for benefit. She left home soon after with her 21 year old brother, Trevor Bleu, to live a simpler life with him.
However, he left her a few weeks later and started living under a different name. Sometime later, she met Ashton Beckett and was set up with him by his friend, Neha Kumar. She encountered a lot firsts there; her first relationship, her first kiss, her 'first time' and her first love.
10 months into their relationship, her family found her and ordered her to come back. She had no choice but to leave the place that was the most important to her and go back. Once she came back, she stalled all the marriage proposals until Ashton Beckett. She is currently married to him.~
~Drake Brown: Ashton's best friend
Age: 29 Birthday: 5/7
He is the genius CEO of Brown Enterprise, one of the most powerful companies in the country. He met Ashton in elementary school and they've been close friends ever since. After the death of his parents, his stepmother and her son tried by many methods to make him back out from taking over the company. They even made him fall hard for a woman (who later turned out to be married) to ruin his reputation and give him an breakdown. However, this only made him ruthless for revenge and he climbed the ladder to inherit the company, more determined than ever. Just like Ashton's parents, he too, secretly sent detectives to search for his whereabouts; for his safety.
He is a resourceful and powerful man, who can turn the fates of people upside down in the blink of an eye. He is currently engaged to the popular actress, Emily Reinhart.~
~Louis Moore: Ashton's best friend
Age: 29 Birthday: 3/21
He is one of the world's best surgeons. He was adopted by a prestigious family of doctors and had long surpassed 'his ancestors' in technique and skill when he was just 19 years old.
People often refer to him as the 'God of Surgery' because of his achievements. He has, to date, a 'zero failure' record. His good looks and bubbly demeanor have earned him thousands of hearts of women and men.
However, what only a few people know about him is that he has 2 sides; one bright and angelic and the other dark and demonic. He maintains his bubbly personality in front of the world, but when he gets tipped off, he turns into the Devil himself or even a psychopath. You could say that he has a multi personality disorder.
His cheerful exterior only exists to hide his pain of losing the girl he loved in the hands of Death. He currently works for the best hospital in the City.~
Neha Kumar: Ashton's old roommate
She is a popular actress who has won many awards for her outstanding works. She met Ashton while she was learning acting and became roommates with him for 2 years. She was his closest friend, they always stuck to each other which, at times, gave people the impression that they were dating.
She was the one who dragged Ashton out of his comfort zone and introduced him to other women to get over his love for Claire. Her easygoing personality has made her the confidant of many people. She is currently working with Ashton in the movie 'Blood and Lust'.~
The love that survived their separation is now a sin|
Was this grey lie in the name of love?|
Who will be his true bride?|
~ Grey Lies: You Never Forget Your First Love~