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!

howl echoed in the empty road again, and it sounded closer

as her

can’t be any

she observed her surroundings. However, no other sounds seemed to be coming from the

was

time, she knew that the distance between Zachary’s villa

least to walk on foot for

no guarantee that a wild animal would not pounce and feast on

thought, cold sweat started

around to look at the nearby villa. I’ve only walked

started walking back toward

she recalled Zachary’s cold gaze and domineering

go back now, I’d have

ninety-eight million. When

mention if I can’t clear the debt, I’ll be his slave. I will have to obey everything

of being a slave

I breathe, I will not go

and continued. At the same time,

to hail a cab. Once I’m inside the cab, I’ll

was dumbfounded upon taking

Not only was she unable to swipe on the

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