No Strings Attached

lan felt his blood boiling in his veins. The two of them hadn't had sex for a while, so the primal urges that coursed through their bodies were beyond anyone's control.

After a passionate lovemaking, lan, somewhat sated, planted tender kisses on Clara. A post-sex haze still glowed in his eyes. "Mrs. Hayes, did you enjoy that?" he whispered, with a playful twinkle in his gaze. Clara, cheeks flushed with a rosy hue, glared at him. "Ian, you're shameless. I begged you to stop. Why didn't you?"

lan chuckled softly in her ear, "Darling, that wasn't beggin. That was pure seduction. I couldn't stop even if I wanted to. Besides, didn't you also..."

His words were cut short by Clara's hand swiftly covering his mouth. "If you spout nonsense again, I'll leave you to fend for yourself!"

lan kissed her hand gently. "Alright, I'll be quiet. From now on, I'll listen to my wife. If you say faster, we'll go faster. If you say stop, we'll stop. Is that not enough?"

straightening her clothes. Just as she swung her legs off the bed to stand up, there was a knock on the hospital room door. Casey stood at the threshold, holding a food carrier. He took in their disheveled appearance

fixed his gaze on lan. "I know young folks have their needs, but Clara's still in a delicate state. You need to be mindful of that.

with a grin,

and let's eat. I've made your favorite barbecue ribs and

"Thanks. You're the best."

watched him leave, shaking his head with an affectionate smile. He was pleased to see the couple so in love, but he also knew

table and absentmindedly turned on the TV. The newscast was mid-report: "Hayes Corporation's CEO, lan, has been severely injured in a fire and may become comatose. His father, Teo, overcome with grief, has lost interest in managing the

someone else's control. Bank loans have come to a halt, and major projects are facing serious issues.

to turn the tide, but seems to be out of her

at the news. "Even if we're fishing for a big catch, aren't we baiting with too much? Billions are