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 look similar. Elijah should look like his grandfather in a few decades,

your greetings!” Elijah said in a

was overwhelmed by the look from the old Mr. Perry that she didn’t even heard

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

his eyebrows was similar to Elijah’s, and he also had a cold face. Esther knew straight away that

wasn’t being courteous. She didn’t have to come to the party, so what’s the big deal. She knew how to raise an

on purpose as she wanted to take advantage of Elijah.

Does it mean that you would like to become Elijah’s aunt then?” Tim raised his eyebrows, trying to hold back his laughter. He looked at Elijah and asked, “Where did this girl

she’s my woman.” Elijah said. Although his voice was not loud, it was

what?!” Esther said shockingly, “Elijah Perry, do you even know what

Esther and firmly replied,

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

angrily back at him. How dare

Esther’s, “Mm…” His lips swiftly

whole room instantly. Mr. Perry really did kiss a woman! He

her. She didn’t dare to

when she turned around and met the wounded gaze of Hudson filled with agony, her heart tightened as she turned her

is my grandfather, call

looked at Elijah and Esther. Interestingly Esther didn’t seem to like Elijah and she had quite a character. It was to his surprise that there was actually someone who didn’t like his

birthday gift as I didn’t know what kind of banquet this was, so I didn’t bring any. If you want one,

my gender orientation. This is my privacy so please keep it a secret! Anyways, you just have to understand that

stunned, but not Tim who burst out laughing. Esther was baffled.

grandson were crazy? One more than the

to speak to Tim so recklessly, moreover

and looked at Esther with a pair of sharp eyes. With great interest,

darkened. She pouted while saying, “You’ll have to ask God, I have no idea what jobs God has

Everyone gasped.

looked towards Elijah and he blinked in a silent

started discussing, “She’s an

how could Mr. Perry find such a

Doubts rose

heard everyone’s discussion, she lowered her face and didn’t speak. She was an orphan and that was her agony, but she

sudden vulnerable side caught

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

she couldn’t help but jump

Hudson

that every time the person

at Elijah’s calm and indifferent face, unable to know

dumbfounded. Her face

let’s

Price!” Elijah raised his