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,

widened as her heart

way… There can’t be

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

was still

time, she knew that the distance between Zachary’s

the very least to walk on foot

that a wild animal would not pounce and feast on her while she was on her

thought, cold sweat

twisted her head around to look at the nearby villa. I’ve only walked a mile. If I want

she started walking

two steps before she recalled Zachary’s

I go back now, I’d have to sign

million. When will I be able

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

of being a slave

I breathe,

the same time, she fished

cab. Once I’m inside the cab,

upon taking out

pool earlier, the screen was now malfunctioning. Not only was she unable to swipe on the screen, but it was

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