Lennox knew what Adrienne meant, but the thought of him leaving her vulnerable against the Jiang and Qin families didn't sit well with him. How could he leave when he knew someone might target her during his absence? Also, they weren't married yet. What if Adrienne changed her mind and said she didn't want to marry him once he returned? What if she fell for another man and married him instead?
The thought that crossed his mind sent Lennox into a cold fury. However, he didn't dare to say such things to Adrienne, thinking that she would find it uncomfortable and might choose to distance herself from him. He laughed inwardly, thinking how he was being foolish before her. He had never thought he would be attracted to a young woman like Adrienne Jiang who was as cold as ice.
