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.

do look

your greetings!” Elijah

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

looking at Esther, “I am still an elder

and he also had a cold face. Esther knew straight

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

to take advantage of Elijah. She was angry at the thought

to call me uncle? Does it mean that you would like to become Elijah’s aunt then?” Tim raised

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

do you even know what you’re saying?!

one look at Esther and firmly

she even had time to react, he was already in her ear whispering, “You better behave yourself if

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

against Esther’s, “Mm…” His lips swiftly sealed with hers in front

heard across the whole room instantly. Mr. Perry really did kiss a

didn’t dare to go against him. Elijah was

met the wounded gaze of Hudson filled with agony,

“This is my grandfather,

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

reluctantly greeted, “Grandpa! I don’t have a birthday gift as I didn’t know what kind of banquet this was, so I didn’t bring any. If you want one, ask your grandson for

to Tim and said, “Just to be clear, I am really not his woman! I have issues with my gender orientation. This is

words had left the surrounding people that heard them stunned, but not Tim who burst out laughing. Esther was baffled. “What are you laughing at?” she

was it that both grandfather and grandson were crazy? One more than the

speak to Tim so

of sharp eyes. With great interest, he asked, “What do your parents

Esther heard of the word parents mentioned, her eyes darkened. She pouted while saying, “You’ll have to ask God, I have

Everyone gasped.

looked towards Elijah and he blinked in a silent

started discussing,

background; how could Mr. Perry find

rose all at

was an orphan and that was her agony,

vulnerable side caught

held her hand in his and pulled her into his arms.

till she couldn’t

Esther.” Hudson stroked her back

that every time the person who gave

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

however, was dumbfounded. Her

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

raised his voice