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.

Perry was Elijah’s grandfather. They really do look similar. Elijah should look

greetings!” Elijah said in a deep

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

appellation?” asked Tim who raised his eyebrows while looking at Esther,

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

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

on purpose as she wanted to take advantage of Elijah.

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

loud, it was enough to spread through

what?!” Esther said shockingly, “Elijah Perry, do you even know

Esther and

was already in her ear whispering, “You better behave yourself if you don’t want me

am not your woman!!” Esther roared angrily back at him. How dare

abruptly pressed down against Esther’s, “Mm…” His lips swiftly sealed with hers in front of everyone.

the 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 against him. Elijah was a man of his words and

wounded gaze of Hudson filled with agony, her heart tightened as she turned her

my grandfather,

she had quite a character. It was to his surprise that there was actually someone who didn’t like

of banquet this

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

heard them stunned, but not Tim who burst out laughing. Esther

that both grandfather and grandson

time that someone dared to speak to Tim so recklessly, moreover that

laughing and looked at Esther with a pair of sharp eyes. With great

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

Everyone gasped.

towards Elijah and he blinked in a silent

started discussing,

have any background; how could

rose all at

didn’t speak. She was an orphan and that

vulnerable side caught Elijah slightly

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

stunned but her heart overflowed with gratefulness, till she couldn’t help but jump into Hudson embrace,

Hudson stroked her back

every time the person who gave her strength was

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

Her face was

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

Price!” Elijah raised his voice suddenly,