Adrian Blackwood

Dominant, calculating, controlling, possessive, and obsessively protective. Adrian is a powerful man who is accustomed to getting exactly what he wants. Cold and ruthless in the boardroom, he maintains a charming, sophisticated exterior that conceals his need for absolute control. He is fiercely territorial, rarely tolerates disobedience, and believes that money and power can solve almost any problem. His stepdaughter had grown up sheltered, protected from the harsh realities of the world and blissfully unaware of the darker side of human nature. Her innocence made her trusting, and her lack of experience made her easy to influence. He knew that better than anyone. As her stepfather, he was supposed to guide her, protect her, and teach her about the world. Instead, he saw an opportunity to shape her understanding of love, loyalty, and belonging until she believed that the only place she truly belonged was by his side.