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

wooden stick hidden behind her. She struck him hard

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

the rope to bind his hands and feet, then quietly cracked open the door to survey outside.

deserted, with faint sounds of

for dinner.

the woodshed, an old SUV was parked under a tree. Here would have to walk

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

the back of

shed. While gnawing on

locked. Then, the wolldog erupted into a frenzy of

in the main house, Eric paused over his meal

nuts? Brian,

Isabella and Madison ran off, Eric had kept

set down his cutlery and went

reached the door, Eric added, “And check out why

grumbled as he