Once Bitten, Twice Shy

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At the third-floor office lobby, the news regarding Timothy and Samantha had spread all throughout the station and Harmony had naturally heard about it too. Her expression became gloomy and she was upset all morning.

As she was about to head out for a good lunch and give her ears a break from all the gossip, there was a notification from WeTalk on her computer.

She hesitated to click on the message after seeing that it was from Samantha. In the end, her hand took on a mind of its own and hovered the cursor over it before clicking in.

Harmony saw the link that Samantha had sent.

Her originally hideous expression became even uglier. She was so infuriated that she put her hands on the keyboard and immediately typed out a line of words to reply.

[What’s the meaning of this?]

The reply came with a ding.

Samantha had answered: [Nothing in particular.]

Harmony frowned slightly when she read that message and was about to reply with a question mark.

Another message came.

Harmony looked at it and nearly spit out a mouthful of blood.

Samantha had replied: [I just wanted to piss you off.]

Harmony’s expression changed rapidly a couple of times. How she wished she could reach through the screen and choke Samantha to death!

Harmony could not hold her anger back and began typing away fiercely at the keyboard. [He’s just acting! There’s nothing for you to be proud of!]

Samantha responded quickly, confidently, and determinedly: [Even if he’s just acting, I can let him act for the rest of his life. Since you enjoy being a side chick, why don’t you go ahead and live your entire life in the shadows without ever getting proper acknowledgment?]

[That’s it from me for now. I’m going to have my lunch. Timothy specifically sent someone over to deliver my meal because he wants me to eat something nutritious. The portion’s a bit big though, so I don’t think I can finish it.]

[But even though I can’t finish it, I’d rather toss it in the trash or feed some dogs than let you have a single crumb!]

Harmony’s expression became violent. She had completely blown her fuse and swept her hands across everything on her table, sending all her stuff crashing onto the ground.

She panted heavily, becoming angrier and more anxious as she continued thinking about it.

…

Even though Samantha did not see Harmony’s reaction with her own eyes, she could already imagine just how Harmony was about to explode in anger at that moment.

Just thinking of that scene made her feel delighted.

The fact that she thumbed her nose at pretentious b*tches did not mean that she could not become a pretentious b*tch herself.

She simply chose not to go down that road. Once she did, she could ‘outb*tch’ even the most pretentious of b*tches like Harmony!

Of course, Samantha had other reasons for doing so and did not do what she did only to piss Harmony off.

Samantha set aside the mouse and continued eating.

Her meal tasted much more delicious compared to before.

Human nature was innate, and as any ordinary person would, she thoroughly enjoyed seeing her enemy suffer.

…

The next morning, Timothy accompanied Samantha to the hospital to do a detailed health examination with Vincent.

It took some time due to the many elements involved, but Timothy was very patient. He kept her company throughout the entire process and did not look at his phone too frequently.

When Leah was jotting down Samantha’s data, she glanced at Timothy waiting outside the door and could not help but remark enviously, “Mr. Barker is so considerate of you. He’s handsome, rich, and treats you so affectionately too…”

Samantha looked in the direction that Leah was looking.

She saw Timothy’s slender body leaning against the wall and standing casually while waiting quietly for her. When the sun illuminated one side of his face, he looked just like a knight who stepped out of a fairytale.

Her long curly eyelashes trembled slightly.

Leah’s assessment was spot-on…

He was handsome, rich, and affectionate…

How unfortunate that she was not the subject of his affection.

Her resentment was inevitable.

Timothy must have been blind not to like her, and so be it if that were the case! Having said that, it was illogical of him to like a woman like Harmony!

Samantha had poured her affection into the wrong person!

“Whoa, whoa, Mrs. Barker. Relax! You need to relax! Don’t get anxious! Why is your heart rate so high?” Leah said suddenly.

Samantha snapped out of it after hearing Leah’s words and took a deep breath to calm herself.

Timothy seemed to have heard the movement inside and walked in while asking in a low voice, “What happened?”

Leah replied, “It’s nothing, Mr. Barker.”

Timothy acted as if he did not hear Leah’s answer and called out softly, “Sammy?”

Samantha answered, “I’m fine.”

“Okay, call me if you need anything. I’ll be at the door,” Timothy said before returning to his original spot.

Leah’s eyes sparkled again. “You’re too spoiled, Mrs. Barker! Too spoiled! Your relationship with Mr. Barker is just like those in the fairytales!”

Samantha did not want to dwell on that topic and changed the subject. “How many more checks are there left?”

As expected, Leah stopped gossiping and answered professionally, “Two more, Mrs. Barker. Just hang in there. It won’t take long.”

The entire morning was over once the examination was completed and it just so happened to be time for lunch.

Timothy waited for Samantha and Vincent to come out, then placed his hand around Samantha’s waist out of habit. He subsequently looked at Vincent and said, “I’ve made reservations at a restaurant. Care to join us? You’ve been hard at work the entire morning.”

Vincent did not refuse and said with a smile, “If you insist, Mr. Barker.”

They soon arrived at the restaurant.

Timothy had ordered the food in advance, making sure that half the dishes catered to Vincent’s tastes while the other half was food that Samantha liked.

His thoughtfulness was such that one could not find any fault with him.

Timothy was a well-known business tycoon and it was only natural that Vincent knew of him. Such individuals had long grown accustomed to being put on a pedestal by others and would usually be haughty or arrogant.

However, Vincent saw none of those characteristics in Timothy after interacting with him for a couple of days.

Timothy was calm, restrained, and strong…yet gentle.

It was no surprise then that his nephew would lose to a man like that.

Timothy sent Vincent and Leah back to the hotel once they had finished the meal, and Samantha said, “I’m a little tired. I’m not going to work later so I’ll rest at the hotel too.”

Timothy rubbed her head and said softly, “I’ll bring you a delicious dinner once I get off work tonight.”

“Okay.” Samantha nodded sweetly and pushed the door open to get off.

She stood there and watched as the car left before turning to Vincent and smiling at him. “Can I treat you for some afternoon tea, Dr. Jameson?”

Vincent looked back at her and curled his lips. “It’ll be my pleasure.”

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He then turned to Leah beside him and said, “You may head up and get some rest.”

Although Leah did not know what exactly was going on, she felt that her presence would be somewhat inappropriate because Samantha and Vincent probably had something to discuss in private. As someone who never asked too many questions, she nodded obediently and said, “Okay, doctor. I’ll head up now then.”

Leah walked with a bounce into the hotel.

Samantha, together with Vincent, went to the hotel’s second floor where there was a restaurant well-known for afternoon tea.

After being seated, Vincent did not beat around the bush and immediately asked, “You can be upfront with me if you have something to say..”