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

as her heart thumped

can’t be any wild animals

up, her head snapped to the side as she observed her surroundings. However, no other sounds seemed

she was

vehicle each time, she knew

very least to walk on

would not pounce and feast on her while she was on her way down

cold sweat started beaded on

 I’ve only walked a mile.

hesitation, she started walking

two steps before she recalled Zachary’s cold gaze and domineering demeanor. Charlotte

if I go back now, I’d have to

owe him ninety-eight million. When will

can’t clear the debt, I’ll be his slave. I will

a slave made her hair stood

As long as I breathe, I will not go

same time, she fished out her phone to make a

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

Charlotte was dumbfounded upon taking out

the screen was now malfunctioning. Not only was she unable to swipe on the

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