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

eyes widened as

be any

her head snapped to the side as she observed her surroundings.

was

the hill in a vehicle each time, she knew that the distance between Zachary’s

four hours at the very least to walk

guarantee that a wild animal would not pounce and feast on her while she was on

thought, cold sweat

only walked a mile. If I want

she started walking back

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

if I go back now, I’d have to sign

on, I’d owe him ninety-eight million. When will I

clear the debt, I’ll be his slave. I will have to obey

thought of being a slave

breathe, I will

jaw and continued. At the same time, she

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

upon taking out her

was now malfunctioning. Not only was

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