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

There can’t be any wild

the side as she observed her

was

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

the very least to walk on foot

pounce and feast on her

that thought, cold sweat started beaded on Charlotte’s

walked a mile. If I want to head back now,

started

before she recalled Zachary’s cold gaze and domineering

back now, I’d have to

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

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

a slave made her hair

as I breathe,

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

hail a cab. Once I’m inside the cab, I’ll

was dumbfounded upon taking out her

now malfunctioning. Not only was she unable to swipe on

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