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!

howl echoed in the empty road again,

widened as her heart thumped

There can’t be any

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

was still

she knew that

at the very least to walk on foot for

was no guarantee that a wild animal would not pounce and

sweat

the nearby villa. I’ve only walked a mile. If I want to head back now, I can

hesitation, she started walking back toward

before she recalled Zachary’s cold gaze and

now, I’d have to sign

million. When will I

can’t clear the debt, I’ll be

a slave made her hair

as I breathe, I will not

and continued. At the same time, she fished out her

to hail a cab. Once I’m

Charlotte was dumbfounded upon taking

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

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