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. "Y-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. In the 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 for the previou