Then I Heard My Cold Boss's Thoughts characters

Harper Quinn

Who they are: Executive assistant and protagonist.

In the story: Harper Quinn has spent five years as the executive assistant to Elias Kingsley, the cold and emotionally distant CEO of Kingsley Group. When Harper finally decides to resign, rehearsing a dramatic exit in her mind, her plan is interrupted when her heel breaks, causing her to fall into Elias's arms.

First seen: episode 1 (free); also in episode 2 (free) and episode 3 (free).

Elias Kingsley

Who they are: Cold CEO and Harper's boss.

In the story: Harper Quinn has spent five years as the executive assistant to Elias Kingsley, the cold and emotionally distant CEO of Kingsley Group. Despite her dedication—answering his calls at all hours, knowing his preferences, and even writing successful pitches—Elias treats her impersonally, never acknowledging her efforts.

First seen: episode 1 (free); also in episode 2 (free) and episode 3 (free).

Grant Sterling

Who they are: Chief of staff at rival company.

In the story: Harper accepts a job offer from Grant Sterling, chief of staff at Sterling Dynamics, Kingsley Group’s biggest rival, with a higher salary and a real title. Elias reads her resignation without expression but, when their fingers touch, Harper hears his thoughts about buying Sterling Dynamics to stop her departure.