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!

in the empty road

widened as her heart

way… There can’t be

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

was

each time, she knew that the

would need four hours at the very least to

a wild animal would not pounce and feast on

cold sweat started

twisted her head around to look at the nearby villa. I’ve only walked a mile.

hesitation, she started walking

she recalled Zachary’s cold gaze and

I go back now,

owe him ninety-eight million. When will I

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

thought of being a slave made

long as I breathe,

and continued. At the same time, she fished

to hail a cab. Once I’m inside

upon taking out her

phone had fallen into the pool earlier, the screen was now malfunctioning. Not

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