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!

empty road again, and it

as her heart thumped

way… There can’t be any

the side as she observed her surroundings.

was still

a vehicle each time, she knew that the distance between Zachary’s villa and the main road was at least

need four hours at the very least to walk on foot

no guarantee that a wild animal would not pounce and feast on her while she was on

thought, cold sweat started beaded on

nearby villa. I’ve only walked a mile.

started walking back toward

before she recalled Zachary’s cold

I go back now, I’d have to sign the

him ninety-eight million. When will I be

to mention if I can’t clear the debt, I’ll be

of being a slave made

long as I breathe,

jaw and continued. At the same time, she

cab. Once

dumbfounded upon taking

the pool earlier, the screen was now malfunctioning. Not only was she unable to swipe

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