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 again, and

as her

be any

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

was still

time, she knew that

at the very least to walk on foot for

a wild animal would not pounce and feast on her while she was on her way down the

that thought, cold sweat

the nearby villa. I’ve only walked

any hesitation, she started walking back toward

steps before she recalled Zachary’s cold gaze and domineering demeanor.

now, I’d have to sign

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

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

of being a slave made her hair stood on

As long as I breathe, I will

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

Once I’m inside the cab, I’ll be

upon taking out

the screen was now malfunctioning. Not only was she unable

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