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

a wooden stick hidden behind her. She struck him hard on the

struggling hands fell limp, and his eyes

down, Hera checked his pulse, confirming he was still alive, she quickly took the rope to bind his hands and feet, then quietly cracked open the

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

for dinner.

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

overcast sky, she struggled to determine her bearings. Deciding to leave the area first, she slipped

back of

on a bone, it lifted its head at the sound of her footsteps.

few seconds, their eyes locked. Then, the

main house, Eric paused over his meal to Esten

going nuts? Brian,

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

his cutlery and went outside.

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

grumbled as he