Under the heiress facade

Chapter 253

Joseph noticed Hera’s captivating smile, and his grin took on a more sinister edge

It had been a while since he’d been with a woman, and now that he had this innocent young woman in his grasp, he intended to make his move while Eric and the others were occupied with dinner.

Joseph swallowed hard and casually pushed the plate aside. As he edged closer to Hera, his hands fidgeted nervously

“My babe, let me help you with those ropes…

As he unsuspectingly crouched down, Hera seized the moment. Her gaze turned icy, and in one swift motion, she grabbed his neck

Joseph was caught off guard. He wondered when she had freed herself.

iry you…

Before he could utter another word, Hera’s grip tightened around his neck. Her fingers pressed into his acupuncture points, sending a sharp pain through his throat that silenced him

hidden behind her. She struck him hard on

Within seconds, his struggling hands fell limp, and his eyes closed.

pulse, confirming he was still alive, she quickly took the rope

was held captive in an old mountain cabin. It was deserted, with faint sounds of conversation and clinking dishes drifting from the

for dinner.

Here would have to walk past the main house to reach it and

Deciding to leave the area first, she

slowly circled around to the back of the

dog was tied to a tree behind the shed. While gnawing on a bone, it lifted its head at the

few seconds, their eyes locked. Then, the wolldog erupted into a frenzy of

paused over his

Brian, go check it

Eric had kept an oversized wolfdog

down his cutlery and went outside.

reached the door, Eric added, “And check out why Joseph hasn’t

he headed out