A cocaine-addicted woman obsessed with finding a wealthy husband. She shares a profound, work-forged connection with Barnard and ultimately joins him for solitude as his health declines.
Barnard deeply loves Ashley, but she refuses to acknowledge her feelings due to her addiction and materialistic pursuits.
Madeleine manipulates Ashley's cocaine addiction to secure drugs, creating a toxic dynamic between them.
Pickering indirectly recruits Ashley into the photography series through Barnard's professional network.