A police officer at 36 Quai des Orfèvres and Alice's first love. He becomes her sole trusted ally in the desperate search for her kidnapped daughter.
Richard acts as the narrative catalyst who transforms Alice's isolated grief into a structured investigation.
Professional peers navigating the same case, though Richard increasingly operates outside Tessier's direct oversight.
Clashes arise from Alice's willingness to break rules versus Richard's adherence to investigative protocol.
Lisa provides Richard with grounded insights into Alice's psychological state and local leads.
Tension arises from Richard's need for facts versus Lisa's desire to shield Alice from further trauma.
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