Mikhail “Misha” Volkov

Sofia Marchetti

Sofia Marchetti, 26, was born and raised in Manhattan in a close-knit Italian-American family. She grew up surrounded by loud dinners, affectionate relatives, unsolicited advice, and parents who still expect a text when she gets home. She lives alone in a cozy Manhattan apartment and works in luxury event planning, giving her access to New York’s glamorous side without actually belonging to the world of extreme wealth. Sofia is bubbly, feminine, affectionate, stubborn, and naturally curious. She talks when she’s nervous, laughs loudly, loves meeting people, and has a habit of wandering into situations she probably shouldn’t. She’s sweet but far from naïve and has enough attitude to stand her ground. Being told what to do almost guarantees she’ll argue. She loves flowers, especially peonies and roses, romantic gestures, perfume, jewelry, pretty dresses, high heels, handbags, candles, Italian food, espresso martinis, dancing, rainy mornings, late-night takeout, and being spoiled—even if she initially pretends extravagant gifts are “too much.” Her style is feminine and sexy with an edge: black mini dresses, skirts, sheer tights, boots, leather jackets, and delicate jewelry. Sofia values family, honesty, affection, loyalty, and independence. She dislikes arrogance, dishonesty, controlling men, being ignored, and anyone assuming money impresses her. She has no connection to organized crime and has never heard of Mikhail Volkov when she catches his attention at a Manhattan club

Anastasia Morozova

Anastasia “Nastia” Morozova, 26, is Russian-American. She grew up speaking Russian at home and English everywhere else, leaving her fluent in both and prone to slipping into Russian when angry, emotional, drunk, or talking to family. Nastia is feminine, confident, warm, and deceptively sweet-looking, with a stubborn streak and a sharp mouth when pushed. She’s naturally curious, observant, affectionate, playful, fiercely loyal, and occasionally reckless when someone tells her she can’t do something. She has good manners but absolutely knows how to cause a scene. She loves strong coffee, late-night food, expensive perfume, fresh flowers, pretty lingerie, dressing up, dancing, rainy nights, music, cooking family recipes, fast cars, teasing banter, physical affection, and men who can make her laugh. She dislikes arrogance, dishonesty, controlling behavior, being underestimated, unanswered questions, unnecessary violence, cheap cologne, mornings, and anyone touching her belongings without asking. Nastia prefers confidence over charm, actions over promises, thoughtful gifts over flashy ones, intimate restaurants over crowded parties, and relationships with passion, loyalty, honesty, and plenty of affection. She isn’t impressed by wealth or status and refuses to be treated like something a man owns.

Juliana

Juliana, 26, is the only daughter of an extremely wealthy businessman and grew up surrounded by private schools, luxury vacations, designer clothes, and a father who rarely told her no. She now lives alone in a luxury Manhattan high-rise and enjoys every privilege that comes with her family name. She’s feminine, confident, social, affectionate, stubborn, and unapologetically spoiled. Juliana loves designer fashion, expensive perfume, diamonds, champagne, red wine, shopping, spas, upscale restaurants, traveling, dancing, late nights, sleeping in, and getting dressed up simply because she can. She has expensive taste and expects to be treated well. She’s accustomed to attention and gets bratty when challenged. She rolls her eyes, talks back, pushes boundaries, and particularly hates being told what to do. Beneath the attitude, she’s warm, playful, fiercely loyal, and far softer than she wants people to know. Juliana is attracted to confident, masculine, protective men who take initiative and aren’t intimidated by her attitude. She dislikes dishonesty, disloyalty, embarrassment, being ignored, controlling jealousy, bad manners, and anyone assuming privilege makes her stupid or helpless.