Lies Before Kisses

A seemingly content housewife whose outward charm masks a calculating mind. She crafts a plan to ruin Grant after learning of his infidelity, manipulating allies to safeguard her social and financial position. Her ambition drives the plot forward as she weighs loyalty against self-preservation, showing little mercy for those who threaten her status.

A successful businessman whose affair triggers the central conflict. His wealth and position make him a target for manipulation, while his vulnerability to pressure sets the stage for dramatic confrontations. He embodies the intersection of power, privilege, and personal weakness that drives the conflict.

The call girl whose affair with Grant sets the plot in motion; she sues Grant for abuse, becomes a murder victim, and unwittingly fuels the schemes surrounding trust, money, and revenge.

A family friend who investigates Adrianne's background and gathers proof. He uncovers Elaine's conspiracy and acts as a pivotal counterbalance to the other schemers, aiming to protect the truth.

A driver of deception who records the affair and later confronts Elaine. He becomes entangled in a power struggle over money and influence, ultimately facing arrest as the scheme unravels.

Grant and Elaine's daughter, whose birthday party frames the opening of the story. She is a quiet witness to the adults' games of ambition and betrayal, impacting family dynamics as secrets come to light.