The Billionaire's BabyUpdated at Dec 1, 2024, 13:09
Main characters: Sophie Blake, who is in her late 20s from a once wealthy family, and she is emotionally torn between her love for Julian Cruz and the tension it creates with her family. Julian Cruz, who is a tech billionaire, around 30 years old, emotionally closed off due to past betrayals. Despite his cold demeanor, he deeply cares for Sophie but struggles to show it.
Setting: Story takes place between modern-day New York City and various locations that show the luxurious locations tied to Julian
Exposition: Sophie and Julian have an unconventional relationship. They briefly dated, but their relationship ended before becoming too serious. Now, they are connected again through a planned insemination, as Julian desires an heir without the complications of love. Sophie agreed to this for reasons not entirely clear, possibly out of lingering affection for Julian or financial security.
Inciting Incident: Sophie takes a pregnancy test and confirms she's pregnant with Julian’s child. This discovery immediately raises stakes, as she knows her parents will disapprove, and she’s unsure how they will react
Rising Action: Sophie feels both excited and terrified about the pregnancy. She reflects on Julian's distant behavior and how her family might react, especially given her father’s controlling nature and her mother's emotional instability. Sophie’s parents discover her pregnancy test, leading to a confrontation. Her father is furious, and her mother breaks down dramatically. This results in Sophie being sent out of the house. Julian, while seemingly unemotional, takes control of the situation by inviting Sophie to stay at one of his private estates on Isle Lujo, a secluded island retreat. On Isle Lujo, Sophie and Julian's relationship becomes increasingly strained. While Julian remains emotionally distant, Sophie hopes the pregnancy will bring them closer. Julian's cold demeanor frustrates her, leading to several tense moments between them. Over time, Sophie begins to see cracks in Julian’s emotional armor. He reveals moments of care and tenderness, especially as Sophie’s pregnancy progresses, hinting that his feelings for her are deeper than he lets on.
Climax: The dramatic high point occurs when Sophie unexpectedly goes into labor earlier than planned. As she is rushed to a private medical facility on the island, complications arise, and Sophie’s life hangs in the balance. Julian, normally in control, is visibly panicked, showing his true emotions for the first time.
Falling Action: Instead of the single baby they were expecting, Sophie gives birth to triplets. This surprise overwhelms both Sophie and Julian, but Julian is filled with unexpected joy and tenderness upon seeing his children. Julian’s emotional walls break down entirely.
Resolution: Sophie and Julian raise their triplets together, with the story ending on a positive note, with Sophie feeling fulfilled and loved, and Julian fully embracing fatherhood and his love for Sophie.