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

struck him hard on the back of his head as retribution for

struggling hands fell limp, and his eyes closed.

took the rope to bind his hands and feet, then quietly cracked open the

with faint sounds of conversation and clinking dishes drifting from the main

for dinner.

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

bearings. Deciding to leave the area first, she slipped out and closed the woodshed door

back of

While gnawing on a bone, it lifted its head

the

Eric paused over his meal to Esten to the commotion.

that wolldog going nuts? Brian, go

Madison ran off, Eric had kept an oversized wolfdog for security.

set down his cutlery and went outside.

added, “And check out why Joseph hasn’t returned

grumbled as he