THE BABY DEAL
Athena Dankworth, a 29-year-old self-made billionaire, is the founder of Europe’s largest oil and gas empire. For the past decade, she relentlessly climbed to the top, securing her place as the wealthiest woman in Europe and one of the five richest people in the world. But with her 30th birthday just four months away, Athena realizes her pursuit of success has left her with no husband, no child, and no personal legacy. For the first time, she feels powerless.
Determined to fill the void, Athena devises a plan: she’ll engineer the perfect family on her terms. She selects Roman Bankole, a 31-year-old schoolteacher struggling to make ends meet, as the father of her child. Roman, proud but desperate, agrees to a contract marriage—he gains financial security, while Athena gets the child she desires.
Their marriage is fraught from the start. Roman rejects her wealth and insists on maintaining his independence, while Athena demands artificial insemination. But as they clash, Athena discovers Roman’s secret: he’s a billionaire tech prodigy, testing her notions of control and love.
When Athena becomes pregnant, their growing connection is threatened by her fear of vulnerability. With the contract nearing its end, they must decide: fight for love or walk away forever.