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!

empty road again, and it sounded closer

as

can’t be any wild animals

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

she was still

time, she knew that the distance between

need four hours at the very least to walk on foot

and feast on her while she

that thought, cold sweat started beaded

I’ve only walked a mile. If I want

she started walking back toward

she recalled Zachary’s cold

back now,

owe him ninety-eight million.

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

slave

I breathe, I

jaw and continued. At the same time, she

cab. Once I’m inside

Charlotte was dumbfounded upon taking

malfunctioning. Not only was she unable to swipe on the

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