The story centers on a wealthy married man who begins an affair with a woman from Italy. Their relationship takes a complicated turn when the woman reveals that she is expecting a child. The man, concerned about his marriage and public image, is forced to make a quick decision to prevent the situation from becoming public knowledge.
To resolve the matter discreetly, he offers the woman a substantial amount of money to return to Italy, where she can give birth privately. In addition, he promises to provide consistent financial support for the child until adulthood, as long as she agrees to raise the child quietly and away from the public eye.