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.

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

your greetings!” Elijah said in a

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

looking at Esther, “I am

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

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

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

raised his eyebrows, trying to hold back his laughter. He

not loud, it was enough to spread through every

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

and firmly replied, “You,

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

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

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

Mr. Perry really did kiss a woman! He was

dare to go against him. Elijah was

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

“This is my grandfather, call him

It was to his surprise that there was actually someone who didn’t like

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

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 that I’m not his woman and everything will

stunned, but not Tim who burst out laughing.

it that both grandfather and grandson

someone dared to speak to

Esther with a pair of sharp

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

Everyone gasped.

and he blinked in

discussing, “She’s an

any background; how could Mr.

rose all

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

side caught

Hudson who has been sullenly drinking walked straight over to Esther’s side. He held her hand in his and pulled her into his arms. He spoke politely and told Tim,

heart overflowed with gratefulness, till she couldn’t help but

Esther.” Hudson stroked her

that every time the person who

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

however, was dumbfounded. Her face

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

raised his voice suddenly, “Come