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 again,

widened as her

can’t be any wild

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

was still

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

least to walk on foot

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

cold sweat started beaded

head around to look at the nearby villa. I’ve only walked a mile. If I want to head back now, I can

hesitation, she started walking back toward

steps before she recalled Zachary’s cold gaze and

now, I’d have

ninety-eight million. When will I be

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

a slave made her hair stood on

I breathe, I will

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

decided to hail a cab. Once I’m inside the cab, I’ll

upon taking

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

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