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

reached for a wooden stick hidden behind her. She struck him hard on the back of his head as retribution for the previous night’s attack.

Within seconds, his struggling hands fell limp, and his

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

cabin. It was deserted, with faint sounds of conversation

for dinner.

a tree. Here would have to walk past the main house to

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

to the back of the woodshed. Suddenly,

shed. While gnawing on a bone, it lifted its head at the

the

in the main house, Eric paused over his meal to

going nuts? Brian, go check

since Isabella and Madison ran off, Eric

his cutlery and went

as he reached the door, Eric added, “And check out why Joseph hasn’t returned yet.”

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