When My Ex Stole the Manhattan Heir’s Canary characters

Nora Bennett

Who they are: Protagonist, Alexander's contract girlfriend.

In the story: Nora Bennett's life changes drastically after her breakup with Ethan Grant, her first love. Living under Alexander's roof, Nora initially believes their relationship is genuine, especially as Alexander shows kindness and care, even donating a kidney when she is diagnosed with end-stage kidney failure.

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

Alexander Shaw

Who they are: Manhattan heir, Nora's contract boyfriend.

In the story: Three years ago, she accepted a $5 million contract from Alexander Shaw, Manhattan's wealthiest heir, to be his contract girlfriend and help him get over Sophia Reed, the woman he loved. Living under Alexander's roof, Nora initially believes their relationship is genuine, especially as Alexander shows kindness and care, even donating a kidney when she is diagnosed with end-stage kidney failure.

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

Ethan Grant

Who they are: Nora's ex-boyfriend, F1 champion.

In the story: Nora Bennett's life changes drastically after her breakup with Ethan Grant, her first love. However, Nora's world shatters when she overhears Alexander boasting about humiliating her with videos meant to torment Ethan, revealing that their relationship was a facade for revenge.

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

Sophia Reed

Who they are: Alexander's ex and Ethan's fiancée.

In the story: Three years ago, she accepted a $5 million contract from Alexander Shaw, Manhattan's wealthiest heir, to be his contract girlfriend and help him get over Sophia Reed, the woman he loved. The tension escalates when Nora learns through a news alert that Ethan has died in a fatal crash, and Sophia Reed, his fiancée, has been hospitalized after collapsing from grief.