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.

They really do look similar. Elijah should look like his grandfather in

give your greetings!” Elijah said in

overwhelmed by the look from the old Mr. Perry that she didn’t even heard him calling her so

while looking

Perry raised his eyebrows was similar to Elijah’s, and he also had a cold face. Esther knew straight away that his temper would be just as bad

come to the party, so what’s the big deal. She knew how to raise an eyebrow too, so she gave one right over

said that on purpose as she wanted to take advantage of Elijah. She was angry at the

call me uncle? 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

woman.” Elijah said. Although his voice was not loud, it was enough to spread through every

Esther said shockingly, “Elijah Perry, do you even know what you’re

had one look at Esther and

she even had time to react, he was already in her ear whispering, “You better behave yourself if you don’t want

Esther roared angrily back at him. How dare he threatened her, she was

Esther’s, “Mm…” His lips swiftly sealed

Mr. Perry really did kiss a woman! He was not

of her. She didn’t dare to go against him. Elijah was a man of his words and Esther knew that she couldn’t mess

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

my grandfather,

seem to like Elijah and she had quite a character. It

birthday gift as I didn’t know what kind of banquet

I am really not his woman! I have issues with my gender orientation. This is my privacy so please keep it a secret! Anyways, you just have to understand that I’m

people that heard them stunned, but not Tim

grandfather and grandson were crazy? One more

first time that someone dared to speak to Tim so

and looked at Esther with a pair of sharp eyes. With great interest, he asked, “What do your

soon as Esther heard of the word parents mentioned, her eyes darkened. She pouted while saying, “You’ll have to ask God, I have no idea what jobs God

Everyone gasped.

looked towards Elijah and he

started discussing,

background; how could Mr. Perry find such

rose all

and that was her agony,

side caught Elijah slightly

held her hand in his and pulled her into his arms. He spoke politely and

till she couldn’t help

be scared Esther.” Hudson stroked her back

every time the person who

looked at Hudson and then went on to look at Elijah’s calm and indifferent face,

was dumbfounded. Her face was

had never seen Hudson so gentle before. He comforted Esther gently and said, “Esther, let’s go

his voice suddenly,