Chapter 614

Vincent had dismissed James as a mere tagalong just moments earlier, but James' introduction left him stunned. His hand froze mid-motion as the realization sank in. "He was part of the Jefferson family too?" he pondered. After exchanging contact information, the three left. Once they got into the car, James put his phone aside and questioned, "Hazel, does he think you are Hazel Prescott instead of Hazel Jefferson?" Hazel nodded. "Aside from close friends and family members, no one knows about my connection to the Jeffersons. My classmates only know I changed my name from Sophie to Hazel, but they have no idea I'm related to you." James wasn't impressed with Vincent after their brief interaction. Ever vigilant, he warned, "Hazel, don't tell him too much. Guys like that can latch onto you like glue, and you'll never get rid of them." Both Hazel and Grace trusted James's instincts on these things implicitly. "Got it. I won't," Hazel replied firmly. Grace sat quietly in t