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

give your greetings!” Elijah said in a

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

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

way the old Mr. Perry raised his eyebrows was similar to Elijah’s, and he also had a

appellation? You’re not my grandfather!” Esther 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 eyebrow too, so she gave one right over and said, “If you don’t mind, I would like to call you uncle because you

advantage of Elijah. She was

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

voice was not loud, it was enough to spread

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

one look at Esther and firmly replied, “You, are

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,

Esther’s, “Mm…” His

were heard across the whole room instantly. Mr. Perry really did kiss a woman! He was

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

met the wounded gaze of Hudson filled with agony, her heart tightened as

my

to like Elijah and she had quite a character. It was to his surprise that

a birthday gift as I didn’t know what kind of banquet this was,

have issues with my gender orientation. This is my privacy so please keep it a secret! Anyways, you just

blunt words had left the surrounding people that heard them stunned, but not Tim who

was it that both grandfather and grandson

was the first time that someone dared to speak to

Esther with a pair of sharp eyes. With

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

Everyone gasped.

he blinked

started discussing,

could

Doubts rose all

her face and didn’t speak. She was an orphan and that was her agony, but she never wanted any of this—who would want

side caught

hand in his and pulled her into his arms. He spoke politely and told Tim, “Grandpa, Esther

gratefulness, till she couldn’t help but jump into Hudson

Hudson

it that every time the person who gave her strength was

at Elijah’s calm

dumbfounded. Her face was instantly pale

Hudson so gentle before. He comforted Esther gently and said, “Esther, let’s go home! Don’t be afraid, I’m

his voice