Chapter 699

Even Elizabeth stared at her daughter in shock. Unlike Grace and James, she was not used to Hazel's sharp tongue. In fact, without her biting remarks, she would not be Hazel. The first time Elizabeth saw her daughter's sharp way with words, she felt torn between admiration and curiosity, wondering where her daughter had inherited such a bold personality. Lionel's and Vincent's faces had turned an angry shade of purple. Hazel had completely humiliated them in public, and they silently vowed that she would pay for this in future business dealings. Hazel inwardly rolled her eyes. The Abrams had not considered her feelings when they tried to force a relationship in front of everyone. She knew a gentle rejection might have been misinterpreted as shyness, so she had to be firm. It was better to clear the air immediately than let rumors spread after leaving the room. In fact, this trait of hers was quite similar to Elizabeth's. Eventually, the host stepped in to smooth things over, but