PRESTIGE ACADEMY

1. Alexander Ford Age: 19 Background: Son of South Africa’s richest billionaire. Personality: Cold, guarded, intelligent, and deeply private. He keeps to himself and rarely lets anyone in. Appearance: Tall, sharp featured, always composed, with an intense, unreadable gaze. Secrets: The media knows only the name “Ford” never their faces or personal lives. Even at Prestige Academy, Alexander is a mystery. Conflict: He’s torn between protecting his family’s strict privacy and the growing urge to open up to Liyana. 2. Liyana Mthembu Age: 18 Background: From Ixopo, a quiet rural town in KwaZulu-Natal. She’s at Prestige on a scholarship. Personality: Shy, socially awkward, humble, and determined. She observes more than she speaks and stays out of drama. Appearance: Rich brown skin, natural curls, expressive eyes. Dresses modestly, always carrying herself with quiet strength. Dreams: To escape the cycle of poverty, succeed academically, and build a life that honors her roots. Conflict: Struggles to maintain her values and low profile while falling for someone from a world far removed from hers. 3. Zoë Nkosi Age: 19 Personality: Outspoken, funny, confident. A rich girl with a rebellious heart and a genuine care for Liyana. Role: Acts as Liyana’s guide through Prestige’s social jungle and a loyal friend in times of crisis. 4. Brandon Meyer Age: 19 Personality: Charming on the surface, manipulative underneath. Privileged and used to getting what he wants. Role: Resents Alexander’s quiet power and targets Liyana, viewing her as someone who doesn’t belong maybe even as a threat.