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.

They really do look similar. Elijah should look like

greetings!” Elijah said

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

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

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

She knew how to raise

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

become Elijah’s aunt then?” Tim raised his

Although his voice was not loud, it was enough to spread through every corner

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

at Esther and firmly replied, “You, are my

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

roared angrily back at him. How dare he threatened

abruptly pressed down against Esther’s, “Mm…” His lips

room instantly. Mr. Perry really did kiss

go of her. She didn’t dare to go against him. Elijah

Hudson filled with

“This is my grandfather,

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

and reluctantly greeted, “Grandpa! I don’t have a birthday gift as I didn’t know what kind of banquet this was, so

really not his woman! I have issues with my gender orientation. This is my privacy so please keep it a secret! Anyways,

the surrounding people that heard them stunned, but not Tim who burst out laughing. Esther was baffled. “What are

both grandfather and grandson were crazy? One more than the

the first time that someone dared to speak to Tim so recklessly, moreover that it

Esther with a pair of sharp eyes. With great interest, he asked, “What

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

Everyone gasped.

towards Elijah and he blinked

discussing, “She’s an

any background; how could Mr. Perry find such

Doubts rose all at

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

vulnerable side caught Elijah slightly

straight over to Esther’s side. He held her hand in his and pulled her into his arms. He spoke politely

stunned but her heart overflowed with gratefulness, till she

scared Esther.” Hudson stroked her back

it that every time the person who gave her strength

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

Her face was instantly pale

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

raised his voice suddenly, “Come