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 like his grandfather

give your greetings!” Elijah said in

the look from the old Mr. Perry that she didn’t even heard him calling her so intimately. All she could do was to say,

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

also had a cold face. Esther knew straight away that his temper would be just as bad when

appellation? You’re not my grandfather!” Esther wasn’t being 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 over and said, “If you don’t mind, I would like to call you uncle because you look so

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

to call me 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

my woman.” Elijah said. Although his voice was not loud, it was enough to

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

one look at Esther and firmly

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

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

“Mm…” His lips swiftly sealed

the whole room instantly. Mr. Perry really did kiss a woman! He was not

let go of her. She didn’t dare to go against him. Elijah was a man of his words and Esther

the wounded gaze of Hudson filled with agony, her heart tightened

is my grandfather, call

Elijah and Esther. Interestingly Esther didn’t seem to like Elijah and she had quite a character. It was to his surprise that there

didn’t know what kind of banquet this was, so I didn’t bring any. If you want one, ask your grandson for it, I don’t have

not his woman! I have issues with my gender orientation. This is my privacy so please

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

and grandson

dared to speak to Tim so

with a pair of sharp eyes. With great interest,

as Esther heard of the word parents mentioned, her eyes darkened. She pouted while saying, “You’ll have to ask God, I have no idea what jobs God

Everyone gasped.

looked towards Elijah and he blinked

discussing, “She’s

how could

Doubts rose all

and didn’t speak. She was an orphan and that was her agony, but she never wanted any of this—who would want

vulnerable side caught

to Esther’s side. He held her hand in his and pulled her

she couldn’t help but

Esther.” Hudson stroked

the person

then went on to look at Elijah’s calm

dumbfounded. Her face was instantly

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

Elijah raised his