Capital Gains
In a story where rivals become partners,Daisy Owen has spent her life proving she's more than just a rich man's daughter. Brilliant, driven, and desperately lonely, she's built her success through sheer determination,even as her own family reminds her daily that she doesn't belong.
Liam Scott has clawed his way up from nothing, working three jobs to earn his degree. He's brilliant but bitter and convinced that people like Daisy have everything handed to them.
When they're forced to partner on a fintech startup that could change their lives, old rivalries ignite. Late nights turn to lingering touches while resentment melts into reluctant admiration. But just as Daisy begins to believe Liam might finally see the real her, she discovers he's been sleeping with her cruel sister Maria, with whom Liam bonds over their shared complaints about Daisy.
Now, with the presentation days of their fintech project away and her heart on the line, Daisy must decide: can she trust the man who betrayed her with her deepest dreams?
CHARACTERS
Main Characters:
Daisy Owen 25 years of age
Role: Protagonist, co-founder of "PayFlow Fintech,"
Background: Master's degree in Computer Engineering from Imperial College of London; biological daughter of Mr. Owen and his first love, Elizabeth (Lizzy)
Personality: Intelligent, disciplined, hardworking, risk-taker, lonely, resilient, generous
Liam Scott 26 years old
Role: Deuteragonist, co-founder of "PayFlow Fintech,"
Background: Master's degree in Computer Engineering from Imperial College of London; worked three jobs to afford his education; from a working-class background
Personality: Brilliant, hardworking, initially bitter and prejudiced, proud, cautious, eventually growth-oriented
Secondary Characters:
Mr. Owen (Daisy's Father)
Role: Patriarch, supportive father
Background: Wealthy, influential businessman; was in love with Elizabeth (Lizzy) before marrying Margaret
Personality: Loving but emotionally distant initially; guilty about not telling Daisy the truth sooner; proud of his daughter
Margaret Owen (Daisy's Stepmother)
Role: Matriarch, conflicted mother figure
Background: Mr. Owen's second wife married him, knowing about his love for Lizzy.
Personality: Insecure, jealous of Lizzy's memory, struggles with maternal feelings toward Daisy, but wants to do better.
Maria Owen (27, Daisy's older sister)
Role: Antagonist turned ally.
Background: Biological daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Owen has always known Daisy isn't Margaret's biological child.
Personality: Cruel, jealous, insecure, bullying; eventually remorseful and growth-oriented.
Thomas Owen (Daisy's older brother)
Role: Passive bystander turned supportive brother.
Background: Biological son of Mr. and Mrs. Owen; businessman.
Personality: he is always distant, uncomfortable with conflict, passive, eventually warm and supportive
Professor John Dean
Role: Mentor, catalyst, officiant
Background: Engineering professor at Imperial College London; taught both Daisy and Liam
Personality: Wise, strategic, sees potential in people, and has a mischievous side.
Ashley Burns (26)
Role: Former obstacle, eventual ally.
Background: Black American developer and Liam's ex-girlfriend from university; Daisy's former best friend.
Personality: Enthusiastic, professional, mature, self-aware.
SETTING
PRIMARY LOCATIONS
London, United Kingdom (Main Setting)
Time Period: Contemporary (Present Day - 2025)
Season: The story spans approximately 8-9 months from late spring through early winter