Chapter 599

Lionel and Elizabeth were nearby, deep in conversation. "Hazel seems to be getting along well with Vincent. Perhaps we'll become family in the future," Lionel joked. Elizabeth understood his implication but kept her response diplomatic. "She's still young and is easily excited by new experiences. As for the future, that's something to discuss with her father." Vincent offered Hazel a glass. "We've been talking for a while. How about some wine to refresh yourself?" "No, thank you. I don't drink," Hazel declined politely. Vincent's admiration grew at her response. "Can't handle alcohol?" She thought about her drinking sessions with her friends but decided to lie. "That's right. I don't drink at all." He then offered to get her a soft drink instead. However, Hazel remembered James' warning about never accepting drinks from others at events and Grace's caution about colored beverages. Besides, she had secretly learned from Peter about Grace's embarrassing drunk episode at Colin's bir