Once Bitten, Twice Shy

Chapter 249: Despicable

Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

The person who got in the way was none other than Harmony, who was wearing a light-colored dress. She had allowed her long black hair to drape naturally over her back and her face looked delicately beautiful. She stood before them while looking at them with a pair of innocent yet beautiful eyes.

She smiled in surprise when she saw the old lady and said in the gentlest of voices, “Old Madam Barker, what a coincidence to meet you here! It’s been a while.”

Old Madam Barker’s initially pleasant mood sank at once. It was not often she got the chance to go out with Samantha and that eyesore of a person just had to show up.

The old lady’s expression soured and she replied unceremoniously, “A coincidence? I think you showed up in front of me on purpose to piss me off!”

Those words made Harmony’s body tremble and her face paled instantly

Samantha was slightly surprised too.

Of her impression, Old Madam Barker had always been a very amiable person, and the most she did when facing those she disliked was treat them a little less warmly. However, she would never go so far as to show her loathing because she was a very reserved person.

Samantha knew that Old Madam Barker did not like Harmony ever since she overheard the conversation between the old lady and Aunt Julia. Judging from the situation before her, it seemed that she disliked Harmony far more than initially thought.

Harmony’s eyes turned red and she said aggrievedly, “Old Madam Barker, I know…you don’t really like me, but our encounter today…was really a coincidence…”

With tears welling in her eyes as she spoke, she looked poignant and pitiful.

The old lady remained indifferent and even sneered, “Give me a break from your miserable act. Don’t come near me if you know I don’t like you.”

“In the event you feel like playing tricks with me because you think I’m old and useless, by all means, give it a try.”

Although Old Madam Barker spoke in a cold tone, she remained calm and carried a faint nobility that no one could ignore.

She possessed an aura that was unique to the Barkers.

Harmony lowered her gaze as a deep-seated resentment appeared fleetingly in the depths of her eyes.

Her purpose for coming that day was not to rile up the old lady. Even though she hated that old hag, she could not afford to anger the old woman for the time being.

In any case, she would make sure to deal with the hag when she finally became Timothy’s wife!

Old Madam Barker did not bother to continue talking with her and said to the manager, “Lead the way!”

The manager was startled by the old lady’s aura and said quickly, “Right this way please, Madam.”

Old Madam Barker walked with the support of her cane and Samantha. She ignored Harmony and walked inside the VIP room.

Harmony stood on the spot and endured the derisive looks directed at her from all directions. The schadenfreude in their eyes made her grin rather than angry, but that grin did not spread across her face.

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After entering the VIP room, Old Madam Barker and Samantha changed into their salon robes and lay on the massage bed to receive a relaxing massage from the masseuse.

Samantha turned around and looked at Old Madam Barker lying on the bed beside her. Harmony seemed to have gotten on the old lady’s nerves as she closed her eyes expressionlessly while staying silent.

She had rarely seen Old Madam Barker get angry ever since they got to know each other, and practically nothing could make her that furious.

Samantha suddenly remembered the information Rochelle had gathered about Harmony. Said information had been shared with Samantha.

Old Madam Barker used to like Harmony a lot and often told her to come and play at the Barkers’ residence. The question was, what could possibly have happened that made her dislike Harmony to the point of hatred?

Harmony was even sent abroad at that time and was told never to return.

It was hard to justify it by saying that Old Madam Barker disliked Harmony because of the latter’s family. After all, the Larssons were never of the same standing as the Barkers. The Larssons had even dropped to new lows because Samantha cut ties with her parents and had a younger brother who was plagued with heart disease.

Her circumstances were far worse than Harmony’s, but Old Madam Barker never disliked her and was actually quite fond of her too.

Could it be Harmony’s behavior and character that the old lady abhorred?

A supposition like that was not very convincing either. Old Madam Barker placed great importance on the way she carried herself and would not have been so discourteous for a reason like that.

Samantha considered many possibilities but could not think of what reason it could be.

She opened her mouth intending to ask, but she decided against it because Old Madam Barker was evidently still angry at that moment.

It would be bad news if a frail woman like her was overly agitated.

Perhaps it would be better to find another time to talk to her.

Samantha and Old Madam Barker enjoyed a complete three-hour package of skin and body care.

Once the treatment was complete, their bodies were much more relaxed and their skin was very supple too.

Old Madam Barker’s mood had cheered up considerably after she looked herself in the mirror and saw that she looked several years younger.

It did not take much to make a woman happy.

Samantha took the opportunity to compliment her, eliciting endless smiles from the old lady, who held Samantha’s hand and said, “You’re a good girl, Sammy. You’re beautiful, kind-hearted, and you have such a sweet way with words.”

Samantha hugged her and asserted, “It’s not about me having a way with words, Grandma. I’m telling the truth. Timothy is handsome because you’re beautiful too.”

Old Madam Barker was smiling so widely that her pearly teeth were all showing. She raised her chin proudly, “Of course.”

Then, the old lady looked at Samantha’s stomach and said, “So… when are you and Tim going to make a little Sammy or a little Timmy? They’re bound to be the most good-looking children!”

‘Sigh…she can link any conversation back to children.’

Samantha facepalmed. “We’re doing our best, Grandma. All you have to do is sit tight.”

Her answer was not a patronizing one. Since she was willing to bear Timothy’s child, they really were working hard towards that goal.

“Okay, I’ll wait.”

Samantha was relieved when she saw the improvement in Old Madam Barker’s mood. They got in the car and went back to the villa.

Inside the bedroom, Samantha lay on the bed and was feeling a little sleepy after scrolling on her phone for some time.

She checked the time. It was half an hour to midnight and Timothy still had not returned. He did not text or call her either.

Despite her best efforts throughout the day to avoid thinking about Harmony’s early morning text, it unconsciously popped into her mind at that time.

Her trust in Timothy was unwavering. They had gone through so much together and she could clearly sense the way he felt for her.

However, that did not mean she should not be wary of Harmony.

Although she had won against Harmony a couple of times now, Harmony never stayed down and always remained standing after a defeat.

Being extra cautious was never a bad thing.

Samantha thought to herself and decided to dial Timothy’s number.

The dial tone was heard, but no one answered her call and it was cut off automatically.

Samantha frowned slightly and redialed without hesitation.

In almost the same manner, the dial tone was heard briefly and the call was rejected. All Samantha heard after that was a busy signal….