Once Bitten, Twice Shy

Chapter 36 – I’ve Given Up

Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

When the person saw Samantha, her eyes had a hint of surprise, and she paused in her tracks. Soon, she walked over and pulled out the chair to have a seat. However, her face was strict and vigilant.

Samantha smiled and took the phone that was placed at the side. Then, she raised her chin, hinting at the girl to pick up.

After hesitating for a few seconds, she picked up the telephone.

The woman spoke first, “Samantha, what are you doing here? Are you trying to add insults to my injury, and you’re here to laugh at me?”

Samantha chuckled. 

The lady’s face instantly changed. She was so angry that she wanted to hang up the phone.

“What’s there to laugh at?” Samantha answered her calmly.

The lady stopped in her act, and she was puzzled. “What are you here for?”

Samantha was too lazy to beat around the bushes, so she straightforwardly explained, “Sheena, I know you’re not the mastermind behind my framing, and you’re Penelope’s scapegoat.”

Sheena panicked, but she quickly suppressed her emotion and replied, “Without any proof, you can say whatever you want.” 

“What’s wrong?” Samantha blinked her big beautiful eyes as if she had seen through Sheena’s thoughts. “Do you think that I’m here to get information from you?”

Sheena did not answer Samantha, but her expressions betrayed her.

Soon, Samantha shook her head and burst into laughter. “Since you’re willing to become a scapegoat, it only means that you have some sort of deal with Penelope, or perhaps Penelope has something on you. Hence, I naturally won’t be able to pry open your mouth, so why would I come here and do such a foolish thing.”

These words hit Sheen in her heart, and she could not help but have a new impression of Samantha.

Sheena did not know much about Samantha, but she knew that Samantha was a delicate socialite. After Timothy publicly broke off their marriage, Samantha went abroad. Their social circles also treated her as a joke. 

Thus, Sheena also regarded Samantha the same as Penelope and thought she was a stupid but lucky girl as they were born into a wealthy family. 

However, it seemed that Sheena had misjudged Samantha, and she should not have underestimated her.

Nonetheless, Sheena was still cautious, and she did not express any opinion but only asked, “And what about it?”

“You planned the framing incident, and that’s why you’re locked up for a few days in here. It’s a punishment for you.” 

Then, Samantha tapped on the desk rhythmically with her fingers. “I think that’s enough, so I’m here to tell you that I’ll withdraw the allegations.”

Withdraw the allegations…

Those three words were out of Sheena’s expectation, and even her pitch went higher as she asked in disbelief, “You’re letting me go?”

“Uh-huh.”

Sheena took about a minute to digest the situation entirely. Soon, she seemed to have thought of something, and she frowned. “Samantha, do you think I’ll help you and accuse Penelope just because you let go of me? Wake up!”

Samantha could not help but laugh again.

“What are you laughing at?”

“I’m laughing at your…” Samantha deliberately paused for a while before continuing, “wild imagination.”

Sheena was embarrassed. 

“Alright. That’s what I’m here for.” After saying that, Samantha was ready to hang up.

“Wait a second.” Sheen hurriedly stopped her. “Are you really letting me go so easily? What are you planning?”

Samantha gave it a thought and pressed the phone against her ear, answering, “Once you get out, you should think about your future carefully. Are you going to become Penelope’s lapdog again and do as she wishes… Or are you going to plan well for your future?”

After she said that, Samantha swiftly put down the phone, stood up, and walked away in her high heels.

Sheena sat there, watching Samantha’s back dumbfoundedly until she disappeared from her line of sight. 

…

When Samantha walked out of the police station, her phone rang.

She looked at her phone and noticed that it was Rochelle, so she immediately swiped her phone and answered the call, “Hey.”

Rochelle’s voice sounded raspier than usual, and she greeted, “My love, I’m so sorry. Something happened to me yesterday, and I didn’t get to check my phone. Are you alright now?”

“It’s alright now, so don’t worry about it. I’m fine.”

“Really?” Rochelle asked with a tone of disbelief. “Let’s meet up. I’m afraid that you’re holding back unpleasant news!”

Since everything was settled, Samantha gladly agreed, “Sure.”

Thirty minutes later, the two of them met at a trendy coffee shop.

Rochelle pulled Samantha and sized her up a few times. She only felt at ease when she was sure that Samantha was not injured.

Then, she picked up the coffee and elegantly took a sip, asking, “So Timothy, that b*stard, actually saved you at the most crucial time?”

Rochelle sneered disdainfully. “How convenient! That b*stard got a chance to make himself look better in front of us!”

Samantha chuckled and took a sip of coffee too.

“However, that b*stard seemed to have some conscience. If he really ignored you, I’ll knock on the Barker Group’s door and ruin his place!”

Samantha gave Rochelle a thumbs up. “Chelle, you’re right! You’re so great!”

Rochelle suddenly fixed her gaze on Samantha, causing her to feel self-conscious, and she touched her face. “Is there something on my face?”

Rochelle’s voice turned serious, and she gave an irrelevant answer, “Sammy, beware of the b*stard’s loving trap, I’m scared that you…”

As Samantha knew what Rochelle was going to say, she interrupted her, “Don’t worry. I’ve given up.”

She did not dare to blindly guess Timothy’s thoughts anymore.

Rochelle did not say anything more, and she only reached out to pat Samantha’s head. Then, she changed the topic and asked, “You can’t simply let go of this matter. Do you have a plan?”

“Of course.” Samantha showed a crafty smile.

She had already laid out her opening moves.

…

The Dark Room.

After Sheena was released from the police station, she did not return to Schmidt’s residence. Instead, she went to the bar and sat at the counter.

Usually, she would be there with Penelope, so the manager would personally serve them. However, not only was the manager ignoring her that day, but even the bartender was giving her the cold shoulder.

She had to shout a few times to get the bartender’s attention. Soon, the bartender rolled his eyes and walked over. “Ms. Williams, the alcohol that you want is not cheap. Are you sure you can afford it?”

Sheena laughed in anger. “Are you looking down on me? I have the money!”

Then, she took out a card from her back and tossed it at the bartender’s face. “Give me my alcohol!”

The bartender immediately swiped her card, but it showed: Insufficient funds.

“You’re broke, yet you still act so arrogantly. You’re nothing but Ms. Schmidt’s lapdog. Do you really think that you’re a rich socialite!” The bartender tossed the card back at her the same way as she did before. “Get lost now!”

A lapdog!

Those words provoked Sheena. Even a small bartender dared to make fun of her.

Soon, Sheena saw a familiar man’s silhouette from the corner of her eyes, and her gaze froze.

Seconds later, she smiled. Then, she opened the collar of her shirt, showing her fair and ample bosom. After that, she followed the man.

Sheena pretended as if she accidentally bumped into him and directly fell into the man’s embrace..