Chapter 11 Hayes got back to the country at 3 AM . After two hours of sleep , he headed straight to the wedding venue . The sapphire necklace was tucked safely in his suit jacket - he'd surprise Lennox with it after they exchanged vows . Suited up and styled , he suddenly wanted nothing more than to see Lennox , to see how she looked in her wedding dress . He walked straight to the bridal suite , but security stopped him at the door . " Mr. Hayes , your mother - in - law specifically said the bride and groom shouldn't see each other before the ceremony . Please don't put us in a tough spot . " The guard looked apologetic but stood firm . Hayes ' jaw ticked with irritation . Figuring he'd see her soon enough at the altar , he swallowed his annoyance and walked away . According to schedule , he entered first to wait . Walking from the side entrance toward the main stage , he unexpectedly ran into Lennox's father . The man's face lit up when he spotted Hayes , hurrying over with a big smile . " Hayes ! We're family now . Looking forward to working together . " Hayes ' expression darkened . He clearly remembered Lennox saying she absolutely did not want this man at their wedding . " What are you doing here ? " The father's smile faltered , but he tried to play it off . " It's my daughter's wedding day . As her father , I should give her away . " " Give her away ? " Hayes snorted . " Len hates your guts . You think she'd agree to let you walk her down the aisle ? Don't make me laugh . " He didn't mince words . " Leave . I'll arrange for someone else to escort her . " But the father wasn't budging . He knew damn well Hayes would never agree to switching brides , so from the day Lennox had agreed , he'd planned to keep it secret until the last moment . Pull a fast one . With all these elite families here today , Hayes wouldn't dare make a scene . Besides , Raina had told him Hayes felt differently about her - maybe he already had feelings for her deep down . " Hayes , I'm still Len's father . " The man forced a smile . " If I'm not here for her wedding , people will say there's family drama , that we're estranged . " Hayes hated being threatened . His voice went ice cold : " So what ? With me here , who's gonna run their mouth ? " He stepped closer , presence intimidating . " You better leave now before I make you . " " She agreed to it herself ! " The father interrupted frantically , sounding righteous . " I asked her , and she said yes ! You think I could've gotten in here otherwise ? Isn't that proof enough ? " Hayes froze , frowning hard . He hadn't gotten any message from Lennox objecting . Maybe … she really had agreed ? 15:19 A Billion - Dollar Goodbye : Too Late for Second Chances , Mr. Ex 8.0 % Chapter 11 After a moment's hesitation , he gave in : " Fine . But if you cause any drama during this wedding , don't blame me for what happens next . " He turned and walked toward the altar . When the wedding march began , Hayes stood on stage , his heart racing unexpectedly . He and Lennox had known each other for over twenty years , grown up together , got engaged at eighteen . Now he was finally marrying her . Not because of some arrangement , but because this was what he wanted . In the distance , the ballroom doors slowly opened . The father walked in with someone in a wedding dress . The white veil covered the bride's face . Hayes watched that familiar yet somehow strange figure , sensing something was off . But this was his wedding , his venue that he'd personally arranged . What could be wrong ? He watched her approach step by step , his heartbeat thundering in his ears . Finally , the father placed the bride's hand in his palm , saying solemnly : " I'm entrusting my daughter to you . Take good care of her . " Hayes pushed down his unease , nodded , then turned to look at his bride , unable to suppress a smile . The bride slowly lifted her head and raised her hand to lift the veil . The moment he saw that face , Hayes felt like he'd been struck by lightning - his entire body frozen in place ! ♡ ( 0 ) Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!