Chen Jing is a divorcee and the mother of a young daughter. When her abusive ex-husband Fu Jian returns to extort money and threatens both of them, the situation ends with his death. Shi Hong, her neighbor, offers to help her and her daughter conceal the crime, creating a bond that drives the central conflict.
A fashion designer and Alex's girlfriend. She hosts a fashion show where key events unfold. After Alex's death, she receives his intended engagement ring from Darren and departs abroad.
A free-spirited young woman who rebels against her wealthy family and elopes with her boyfriend to join a treasure hunt. When the contest becomes a fight for survival in a mysterious world at sea, she relies on her wits and new friends, works to unmask her foes, and struggles to escape as her companions are attacked.
One of Sophie's close friends in Beijing. She was originally supposed to travel to Singapore with Sophie but abandons her at the last minute, prompting Sophie to go alone and encounter the main plot.
Judy is Ming's girlfriend, whom he brings home after returning from overseas studies. She purchases the antique dressing table with Ming and becomes involved in the supernatural disturbances. Judy murders Ming's grandmother for her fortune, then tries to kill Ming before accidentally impaling herself on scissors.
Mandy is a beautiful girl who works in the office where Fung Yip and Mo Wan are involved in creating a new superhero comic. Both young cartoonists become seriously infatuated with her, making her the focus of their romantic rivalry. Their competition over Mandy parallels the growing conflict between the comic-book heroes they create.
The tour guide for the Yunnan trip. She observes the three couples, forms her own opinions, mediates their disputes, and occasionally stirs up trouble.
One of Sophie's two best friends who knows the truth about her breakup with Jeff. She provides companionship and support while Sophie executes her revenge strategies and plans her comic book.
Ruby Lin has 44 screen credits in a career dating back to 1995. Signature works include Light the Night, Romance in the Rain, The Duke of Mount Deer. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
