It took Charlotte half an hour before she reached the main gate of the villa. Outside was a greenway with trees planted on both sides that had street lights installed on them, illuminating the road to her freedom.

Puffing up her chest, she continued her way out.

There was a breeze that night, and it enveloped her in a comfortable chill. As she looked at the patchy moonlit road and listened to the cacophony of frogs and insects, she felt as if she was in a painting.

The beautiful scenery calmed Charlotte and also strengthened her determination to stay away from Zachary.

I can’t let him control me… I won’t become a slave of that Devil! Awoo!

Just then, a beast could be heard howling in the woods.

Charlotte paused in her tracks and stood transfixed.

 

Is my ears deceiving me?Was that a cry of a wild animal I heard just now?

Nah… It can’t be… I must’ve misheard.

Clutching her chest where her racing heart lied beneath, she continued her way.

Awoo!

road again, and it sounded closer

as her

be any wild

side as she observed her surroundings. However, no other sounds

was

she went up and down the hill in a vehicle each time, she knew that the distance between Zachary’s villa and the main road was

need four hours at the very least to walk

not pounce and feast

cold sweat started beaded on Charlotte’s

around to look at the nearby villa. I’ve only walked a mile. If I want to head back now, I can

hesitation, she started walking back

recalled Zachary’s

if I go back now, I’d

him ninety-eight million. When will I be able to clear the

clear the debt, I’ll be

slave made her

long as I breathe, I

time, she fished out her phone to make

cab. Once

dumbfounded upon taking

phone had fallen into the pool earlier, the screen was now malfunctioning. Not only was she unable to swipe

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