A Taste for Solitude
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Set in the neon haze of early-'80s London, Simon Le Bon is restless - dinners bore him, pubs can't hold him, and the only thing that seems to spark his interest is her: a mysterious young woman who insists she prefers solitude over his larger-than-life charm. What begins as cheeky interruptions soon spirals into late-night chases through rain-soaked streets, sharp banter in crowded pubs, and the kind of stubborn tension only Simon could find intoxicating. A battle of wit, patience, and persistence unfolds - until she finally lets him in.
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