Overview
Ms. CEO’s Baby Daddy Is the Merchant of Death
Ms. CEO’s Baby Daddy Is the Merchant of Death is a romantic action short drama about a powerful arms dealer, a successful CEO, a secret one-night stand, and a child who brings two people back together four years later. Also known as From International Arms Dealer to Full Time Dad, the series follows Connor Reed, a powerful arms dealer who is living undercover, and Scarlett Hayes, a CEO whose unexpected reunion with Connor changes both of their lives. What begins as a chance encounter quickly becomes a story involving secret identities, romance, family conflict, crime, danger, and a hidden billionaire-level power. The drama has become a major ReelShort hit, with the platform currently listing around 409 million views and 6.5 million interactions.
Ms. CEO’s Baby Daddy Is the Merchant of Death Story:
Connor Reed is not an ordinary man. He is one of the world’s most powerful arms dealers and the leader of Dominion Tech. However, when the story begins, Connor is working undercover and pretending to be an ordinary truck driver. During a long-haul journey, Connor rescues Scarlett Hayes, a powerful CEO who becomes caught up in a dangerous situation. The two quickly develop an undeniable attraction. Neither expects their encounter to change their lives. After a dramatic chase and rescue, Connor and Scarlett spend one unforgettable night together. Connor then disappears while continuing his secret mission. But their story is far from over.
Four Years Later, Scarlett Returns
Four years after their one-night encounter, Scarlett suddenly reappears.
But she isn’t alone.
She has a daughter named Summer Hayes.
Scarlett has been raising Summer without Connor knowing that he is her father.
The reunion forces Connor to confront something he never expected: he is now a father.
At the same time, Connor must continue hiding his true identity.
The man Scarlett believes she knows is actually one of the most dangerous and powerful figures in the world.
Now Connor has two people to protect.
Scarlett and his daughter.
Connor Reed’s Secret Identity
Connor’s secret identity is one of the main hooks of the drama.
To Scarlett and the people around her, he can appear to be an ordinary man.
Behind that appearance, however, Connor is the leader of Dominion Tech and a powerful figure in the international arms world.
This creates constant tension throughout the story.
Every time Connor gets closer to Scarlett and Summer, there is a greater chance that someone will discover who he really is.
The central question becomes:
How long can Connor protect his family without revealing that he is the Merchant of Death?
Scarlett Hayes – The CEO and Mother
Scarlett Hayes is not a helpless heroine.
She is a successful CEO who has spent years raising Summer while dealing with the consequences of her unexpected relationship with Connor.
Her family situation also creates additional conflict.
In the early episodes, Scarlett faces humiliation from her stepmother and sister because she had Summer without revealing the child’s father. Her family even pressures her to abandon Summer in order to pursue a more advantageous marriage. Scarlett refuses to give up her daughter.
Her relationship with Connor becomes even more complicated once she discovers the truth about his identity.
Connor and Scarlett’s Relationship
The romance between Connor and Scarlett is built around a classic short-drama setup:
One-night stand → separation → child → unexpected reunion → forced/flash marriage → hidden identity → family danger.
According to ReelShort’s current episode material, Scarlett eventually returns and demands that Connor marry her, bringing the two back into each other’s lives.
Their relationship becomes increasingly complicated as Connor tries to balance his secret world with his responsibilities as a father.
Action, Crime and Suspense
Unlike a typical CEO romance, Ms. CEO’s Baby Daddy Is the Merchant of Death has a strong action component.
Connor’s secret career as an international arms dealer means that danger follows him everywhere.
Enemies, undercover missions, criminal organizations and hidden identities constantly threaten his attempt to build a normal family life.
This combination of romance and action is one of the reasons the drama appeals to viewers who enjoy both CEO/billionaire romance and action short dramas.
ReelShort categorizes the title with themes including CEO, Billionaire, Crime Lord, Hidden Identity, Flash Marriage, Love After Marriage, Secret, Mistaken Identity, One Night Stand and Father-and-Son.
Cast of Ms. CEO’s Baby Daddy Is the Merchant of Death
The main cast includes:
- Nick Puya as Connor Reed
- Nikki Leigh as Scarlett Hayes
- Scarlett Shields as Summer Hayes
- Kyle Colton as Cypher
- Allen Perada as Stephen Hayes
- Camille Carida as Lynn Hayes
- Katie Mary Garland as Evelyn
- Ray Buffer as Lawrence Brickson
IMDb lists Nick Puya, Nikki Leigh and Scarlett Shields among the principal cast, while its character listings identify their roles as Connor Reed, Scarlett Hayes and Summer Hayes.
ReelShort’s own promotional video also identifies Nick Puya as the male lead and Nikki Leigh as the female lead.
Ms. CEO’s Baby Daddy Is the Merchant of Death – Quick Details:
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Title | Ms. CEO’s Baby Daddy Is the Merchant of Death |
| Alternate Title | From International Arms Dealer to Full Time Dad |
| Year | 2026 |
| Platform | ReelShort |
| Episodes | 75 |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Romance, Action, Modern Drama |
| Male Lead | Connor Reed |
| Female Lead | Scarlett Hayes |
| Child | Summer Hayes |
| Production | ReelShort |
| Status | Completed |
| Main Tropes | CEO, Baby Daddy, Hidden Identity, Billionaire, Crime Lord |
From International Arms Dealer to Full Time Dad
女总裁带回的奶爸竟是战争之王
Mi bebé tiene un padre mortal
Le “baby daddy” de la PDG: Le Marchand de mort
