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

your greetings!” Elijah said in

didn’t even heard him calling her so intimately.

raised his eyebrows while looking at Esther, “I

Mr. 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 when

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

purpose as she wanted to take advantage of Elijah. She was angry at the thought of

raised his eyebrows, trying to hold back his laughter. He looked at Elijah and asked,

she’s my woman.” Elijah said. Although his voice was not loud, it was enough to spread through every corner of

you even know what you’re saying?! Are you sick? So

and firmly replied, “You,

had time to react, he was already in her ear

your woman!!” Esther roared angrily back at him. How dare he threatened

“Mm…” His lips swiftly sealed with hers in front of

whole room instantly. Mr. Perry

this son of a bitch! Esther struggled hard and Elijah let go of her. She didn’t dare to go

and met the wounded gaze of Hudson

murmured, “This is my grandfather, call him

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

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

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! Anyways, you just have to understand

people that heard them stunned, but not Tim who burst out laughing. Esther was baffled. “What

grandson were crazy?

dared to speak to

with a pair of sharp eyes.

eyes darkened. She pouted while saying, “You’ll have

Everyone gasped.

he blinked

started discussing, “She’s an

how could

rose

was an orphan and that was her agony, but she never wanted any of this—who would

vulnerable side caught Elijah slightly

He held her hand in his

she couldn’t help but jump

scared Esther.” Hudson stroked her

that every time the person

and then went on to look at Elijah’s calm and indifferent face, unable to know what he

dumbfounded. Her face was instantly

let’s go home! Don’t be afraid, I’m here and nobody will give you a hard

Price!” Elijah raised his voice suddenly,