A Moment in Destiny

Elijah silently lifted his hand and helped her wipe her tears without saying any words.

Her heart which she thought had gone numb, was aching as if there were a million arrows piercing through her heart. The numbing pain gnawed at every inch of her skin seemingly trying to melt her into that intense pain.

She was in Elijah’s embrace, but through his shoulder her eyes still could not help but fall on Hudson who wasn’t far away. He was standing there quietly but his figure was lonely.

By this time, the banquet was getting more crowded, and people were getting noisier. Elijah finally let go of the woman who was quietly leaning in his embrace and said, “Want something to eat?”

Although the banquet was luxurious and the food looked delicious, as soon as she saw Mr. Ball, her heart ached and she lost her appetite.

“I want a drink!” she said while grabbing a glass of wine from a waiter’s tray and finished it in one gulp.

Elijah didn’t stop her, only that his eyes flashed. He grabbed a glass himself and gulped it down as well.

A loud noise was heard across the room at that moment and were followed by the voice of a sprightly old man about seventy years old, entering the banquet hall surrounded by a bunch of people.

“The old Mr. Perry is here!” someone shouted.

Esther Price wasn’t bothered. She didn’t even know why she was here for the banquet in the first place, so she didn’t care much.

However, Elijah took her hand and led her towards the old Mr. Perry right at that moment.

“Hey, what are you doing?!” Esther yelled subconsciously.

Elijah didn’t say a word, just held her hand and walked towards the other side.

Unable to break free, she could only follow him.

With the commotion, the two soon became the center of attention.

“Wow is that Mr. Perry’s girlfriend?” someone shouted.

The whole crowd was surprised and were all secretly guessing about Esther’s identity.

“She’s so young! Wonder which wealthy family she’s from?” Chatters were all over the place.

“It’s the first time Mr. Perry brought a female companion!”

“Looks like so to me. Didn’t you see the strong possessiveness look on Mr. Perry? She’s definitely his woman!”

While Esther was inexplicably brought to the old Mr. Perry’s side by Elijah, she yelled, “Hey, take your hands off me! I want to drink. Elijah! Why did you grab me?!”

“Grandpa,” Elijah led Esther over and said, “Happy Birthday!”

Tim Perry was stunned for a moment as it was the first time that he had seen his grandson bringing a female companion. His sharp gaze fell on Esther’s face. With scrutiny, he looked scarily majestic.

the old Mr. Perry was Elijah’s grandfather. They really do

greetings!” Elijah said

even heard him calling her so

Tim who raised his eyebrows while looking at Esther, “I am still an elder

he also had a cold face. Esther knew straight away that his temper would be

courteous. She didn’t have to come to the party, so what’s the big deal. She knew how to raise an eyebrow too, so she gave one right over and said, “If you don’t mind, I would like

of Elijah. She was angry at the thought of being

like to become Elijah’s aunt then?” Tim raised his

woman.” Elijah said. Although his voice was not loud,

shockingly, “Elijah Perry, do you even know what you’re saying?! Are you sick?

at Esther and

he was already in her ear whispering, “You better behave yourself if you don’t want

at him. How dare he threatened her, she was not having

“Mm…” His lips swiftly sealed with hers

the whole room instantly. Mr. Perry really did kiss a woman! He was not

go of her. She didn’t dare to go against him.

of Hudson filled with agony, her heart tightened

my grandfather,

a character. It was to his surprise that there was

of banquet this was, so I didn’t bring any. If you want one, ask your

then moved a little closer to Tim and said, “Just to be clear, I am really not his woman! I have issues with my gender orientation. This is my privacy so please keep it a secret!

left the surrounding people that heard them stunned, but not Tim who burst out laughing.

both grandfather and grandson were crazy? One more than

was the first time that someone dared to speak to

a pair of sharp eyes. With great interest, he asked,

as Esther heard of the word parents mentioned, her eyes darkened. She pouted while saying, “You’ll

Everyone gasped.

Elijah and he

discussing,

have any background; how could Mr. Perry find

rose

everyone’s discussion, she lowered her face and didn’t speak. She was an orphan and that was her agony, but she never wanted any

sudden vulnerable side

who has been sullenly drinking walked straight over to Esther’s side. He held her hand in his and pulled her into his arms. He spoke politely and told Tim, “Grandpa, Esther

she couldn’t help but jump into Hudson embrace, “Mr.

Esther.” Hudson stroked her back

was it that every time the person who gave her strength

to look at Elijah’s

was dumbfounded. Her face was instantly pale

gentle before. He comforted Esther gently and said, “Esther, let’s go home! Don’t be afraid, I’m here and nobody will

his voice suddenly,