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!

echoed in the empty road

eyes widened as her

be

her surroundings. However,

was

time, she knew that the distance

need four hours at the very least to walk on foot for

was no guarantee that a wild animal would not pounce and

cold sweat started beaded on

twisted her head around to look at the nearby villa. I’ve only walked a mile. If I want to head back now, I can

started walking back

she recalled Zachary’s cold gaze and domineering demeanor.

go back now, I’d have

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

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

slave made her hair stood

as I breathe, I will not

clenched her jaw and continued. At the same time, she fished out her phone to make a

hail a cab. Once I’m inside

was dumbfounded upon

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

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255