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.

appalled that the old Mr. Perry was Elijah’s grandfather. They really do look similar. Elijah

your greetings!” Elijah said in a deep

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

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

had a cold face. Esther knew straight away that his temper would be just

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

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

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 Elijah and asked, “Where did this

said. Although his voice was not loud, it was enough

you even know what

had one look at Esther and

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

back at him. How dare he threatened her,

handsome face abruptly pressed down against Esther’s, “Mm…” His lips swiftly sealed with

whole room instantly. Mr. Perry really

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

wounded gaze of Hudson filled with agony,

is my grandfather, call

It was to his surprise that there was

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

“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 that I’m not

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

that both grandfather and grandson were

the first time that someone dared to speak to

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

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

Everyone gasped.

he blinked

discussing, “She’s

have any background; how could Mr. Perry

rose all

didn’t speak. She was an orphan and that was her agony, but she never wanted

sudden vulnerable side caught

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

she couldn’t help but

Hudson stroked her back

that every time the person who gave her strength

look at Elijah’s calm and indifferent face,

dumbfounded. Her face was

let’s go home!

Price!” Elijah raised his voice