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!

in the empty road

eyes widened as her

can’t be any wild animals here,

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

was

knew

least

would not pounce and feast on her while she

cold sweat started beaded on Charlotte’s

walked a mile. If I want to

she started walking back toward the

two steps before she recalled Zachary’s cold gaze and domineering

go back now, I’d have to sign

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. I will

of being a slave made her hair stood on

long as I breathe, I will not go

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

decided to hail a cab. Once I’m inside

was dumbfounded upon taking out her

malfunctioning. Not only was she unable to swipe

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