Chapter 194

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 her heart

be any wild animals

her surroundings.

she was still

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

four hours at the very least to walk on foot

animal would not pounce and feast on her while she was

cold sweat started beaded

only walked a mile. If I want to head back now,

she started walking back

only took two steps before she recalled Zachary’s cold gaze

go back now, I’d have to sign

million. When will I be able to

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

being a slave made her hair stood

long as I breathe, I

the same time, she fished out her phone to make a

to hail a cab. Once I’m inside the

Charlotte was dumbfounded upon taking

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

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