Chapter 22 た り $ ལ་ ཆོག " I will never marry you ! " Fury surged in Lennox's chest . Everything felt absurdly ridiculous . Hayes acted like he hadn't heard , continuing on his own : " I had several new wedding dresses custom - made . Eat first , then I'll take you to try them on . " He reached out to pull her , but Lennox violently shook him off . She turned and rushed toward the door , wanting nothing more than to escape this place immediately . To her surprise , Hayes didn't try to stop her . It wasn't until she pushed open the front door that Lennox understood why he was so confident . Outside wasn't the streets of the capital at all , but an expansive estate . A standalone villa sat alone in the center of the lawn . In the distance , people who looked like servants moved about . Dense forest surrounded everything , stretching beyond sight . " Where is this ? " Lennox spun around , glaring at Hayes as he leisurely followed her out . " My private island . " Hayes ' tone was flat . " Don't worry , Len . No one can find this place . You just need to focus on marrying me ." " This is kidnapping ! " Lennox was trembling with rage . " So what? " Hayes ' eyes reddened , obsession creeping into his voice . " As long as I can be with you , I'll do anything . " " You're insane ! " Lennox felt cold with fury , but could only clench her fists . Hayes didn't argue , just looked at her stubbornly . In the days since Lennox had left , he'd already gone crazy - crazy enough to spend every day and night plotting how to drag her back and lock her by his side . Over the next few days , Hayes exhausted every effort to treat her well . The estate was filled with freesias she'd once loved most , sweet floral fragrance floating in the air . Boxes of jewelry were delivered to her room , covering half the vanity . The kitchen stood ready 24/7 , turning air - shipped fresh ingredients into all her favorite dishes . He thought if he was good enough , someday he could warm her heart . འང་ དེ་ བགར་ ན ི་ གངས་ པ་ དང Until the third morning , when a servant frantically reported that Lennox hadn't eaten anything for a day and night . When Hayes burst into the room , Lennox was collapsed on the bed , pale - faced , staring hollowly at the ceiling . She'd already been weakened by the detention center ordeal , and now after not eating for two days , she barely had strength to lift her hand . " Do you really hate marrying me this much ? " Hayes rushed over with the porridge , pulling her up from the bed , his tone both urgent and angry . 15:21 A Billion - Dollar Goodbye : Too Late for Second Chances , Mr. Ex 16.8 % IC 15:21 Chapter 22 Lennox closed her eyes , her voice resolute : " Yes . Unless I die ! " Those words were like a poisoned blade stabbing straight into Hayes ' heart . His hand holding the spoon bulged with veins as he suddenly pulled out his phone and made a call . Moments later , a tablet was brought to Lennox . The screen lit up , showing Lucas ' anxious face . He was on the seaside street asking around , holding missing person flyers with Lennox's photo . " After you disappeared , he's been searching for you . " Hayes ' cold voice sounded . " If you won't eat , I'll bring him here . However many days you starve , he starves . If you dare die , he dies with you . " " Len , can you bear to watch him die for you ? " Lennox's eyes flew wide , watching the blonde man's frantic state on screen , her heart feeling crushed in a vise . For the first time , Hayes felt utterly foreign to her - foreign in a way that chilled her heart . " Psycho ! " She cursed through gritted teeth , but tears welled up uncontrollably . Hayes held the spoon to her lips , repeating : " Will you eat ? " に Lennox stared at the screen for a long time , finally opening her mouth with trembling . Watching her swallow small mouthfuls of food , Hayes felt relief , but intense jealousy burned in his chest . He'd never imagined Lennox would compromise to this extent for another man . After she finished half the bowl , Hayes asked hoarsely : " You care about him this much ? Enough to wrong yourself rather than let him get hurt ? " " Yes . " Lennox looked up , her gaze unusually firm . " I told you before - I have feelings for him . " " But now , thanks to you , I can tell you clearly- " She paused , each word stabbing into Hayes ' heart like a knife , " I've already like him . " ♡ ( 0 ) Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!