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 again, and it sounded closer

eyes widened as her heart thumped

way… There can’t be any wild animals

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

she was still

and down the hill in a vehicle each time, she knew

very least to walk on foot for these

guarantee that a wild animal would not pounce and feast on

cold sweat started beaded on Charlotte’s

around to look at the nearby villa. I’ve only walked

she started

two steps before she recalled Zachary’s cold gaze

I go back now, I’d have to

from then on, I’d owe him ninety-eight million. When will

clear the debt, I’ll be his slave. I

of being a slave made her hair stood on

as I breathe, I will not go

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

Once I’m inside the

Charlotte was dumbfounded upon taking

phone had fallen into the pool earlier, the screen was now malfunctioning. Not only was

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