Fury of Dracula 3rd Ed. Stake vs Seduction
4th Edition clarifies this, as determined by the game rules editor on BGG
https://boardgamegeek.com/article/30655996#30655996

SEDUCTION (new):
Play when a hunter performs a search action and before any hunter cards are resolved.
If there is a vampire encounter in this hideout or lair, instead of resolving the encounter, that hunter is bitten. Then, return that encounter card to your hand.