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

stick hidden behind her. She struck him hard on the back of

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

checked his pulse, confirming he was still alive, she quickly took the rope to bind his hands

sounds of conversation and clinking

for dinner.

SUV was parked under a tree. Here would have to walk past the

to leave the

the back of the woodshed. Suddenly,

gnawing on a bone, it lifted its

a few seconds, their eyes locked. Then, the

the main house, Eric paused over his meal to Esten

wolldog going nuts? Brian, go check it out

Madison ran off, Eric had

down his cutlery and

door, Eric added, “And

he