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

as her heart

way… There can’t be

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

was

time, she knew

least to walk

not pounce and feast

cold sweat started

walked a mile. If I want to head

hesitation, she started walking

took two steps before she recalled

I go back now, I’d have to sign

I’d owe him ninety-eight million. When will I be able to clear

I’ll be his

thought of being a slave made her

long as I breathe, I

same time, she fished out her

a cab. Once I’m inside

dumbfounded upon taking

pool earlier, the screen was now malfunctioning. Not only was

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