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!

the empty road again, and it sounded closer this

eyes widened as her heart

There can’t be any wild animals

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

she was still

up and down the hill in a vehicle each time, she knew that the distance between Zachary’s villa and the main road was

would need four hours at the very least to walk on

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

that thought, cold sweat started beaded on Charlotte’s

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

any hesitation, she started walking back toward

steps before she recalled Zachary’s cold

now, I’d have to sign

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

to mention if I can’t clear the debt, I’ll be his slave. I will have to obey everything

being a slave made

I breathe, I will not

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

to hail a cab. Once I’m inside

upon taking

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

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