No Strings Attached

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Teo exhaled deeply, his breath laden with unspoken troubles. "The reason Leonora and I argue... it's because ever since the kidnapping incident, I haven't been with her." "Why not? Have you found someone else?" lan asked, his curiosity piqued.

"No, it's because I've lost my ability to perform as a man. I've seen countless doctors and undergone endless tests, and all reports come back stating I'm perfectly healthy. Yet nothing works.

"I thought maybe my interest in Leonora had waned, so I sought company elsewhere but soon realized I had no interest in any of them.

"Everyone assumes I'm out there playing the field, but the truth is I haven't touched anyone. Instead, I feel a deep repulsion. My therapist says it's a psychological issue, but years of treatment have done little. I've given up hope."

had grown up with the belief that his parents' quarrels stemmed from his

the truth was far different

then, lan's phone buzzed to life. Seeing Edwin's number, he

suspect's been cornered, but he's taken Clara hostage on the hotel rooftop. He's

"Put him on the phone. I need to talk to him," lan commanded as he dashed out, his phone in hand. He floored the accelerator of his black Rolls-Royce Cullinan, which tore through the night

the phone. "lan, you've got ten minutes. Any later, and you'll be collecting pieces of

of Clara's struggle were audible in the background, and lan gripped the steering wheel tighter, forcing himself to remain calm. "Don't lay a finger on her. Whatever you want, I'll

to trade her for Hayes Corporation?

would agree, but you must