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

next instant, Hera’s other hand reached for a wooden stick hidden behind her. She struck him hard on the back of his head as retribution

seconds, his struggling hands fell limp, and his

alive, she quickly took the rope to bind his hands and feet, then quietly cracked open the door to

deserted, with faint sounds of conversation and clinking dishes drifting from the

for dinner.

parked under a tree. Here would have to walk past the main house to reach it and risk

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

around to the back of the

shed. While gnawing on

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

the main house, Eric paused over his meal to

Brian, go check it out ”

and Madison ran off, Eric had

his cutlery and

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

grumbled as he headed