She was just supposed to carry his child—nothing more. Ava Carter never expected to become entangled in the ruthless existence of Damien Greyson, New York's most powerful billionaire. Contracted by private surrogacy agreement, Ava thought it would be a simple transaction. But when the child she's carrying becomes the missing link to a billion-dollar inheritance, and secrets from Damien's past emerge, the lines between business and emotion become blurred. As passions ignite and betrayal strikes, Ava must choose: protect her heart or protect the child she never meant to keep?