The Million-Dollar Heart

Chapter 371

Judith's face drained of color.

How on earth could Percival know about this?

She had confided this secret to no one in the Brooks family, not even her own flesh and blood.

She had taken the solitary trip to Emerald Mountain to ensure there were no loose ends.

But why?

Why did Percival know?

Judith's expression flickered with panic before she fought to regain composure, irritation lacing her voice. "What are you blabbering about? When have I ever brought a hitman there? Vivienne knows the truth. She saved me. I was the one being hunted!"

Percival chuckled, a knowing smirk on his face. "You seem to be unaware that my teacher founded the very organization of hitmen you sought out. What a coincidence, isn't it?"

"What?" Judith was utterly stunned, disbelief etched on her face.

They were Karen's people?

No wonder they turned on her!

She vividly recalled hiring the organization and them assigning a hitman to accompany her. All had been well until they reached Emerald Monastery. The hitman leader's face turned ashen when she mentioned Karen's name. They even double-checked with her, asking if her target was indeed Karen's child.

She had confirmed it without hesitation.

And that was when they turned on her.

Unknown to them, Judith was skilled in fighting arts, a secret she had kept hidden for decades. Cornered, she had no choice but to fight for her life.

she fled

clutches? The terrain of Emerald Mountain was

of sheer panic, she claimed to possess something left behind

the hitmen harbored deep feelings for Karen, for the mere mention of her name stayed their lethal

it over, but she had nothing, especially after her frantic

then that Vivienne

clung to her for safety and begged to be escorted home. Despite her cold exterior, Vivienne's warmth shined through as she reluctantly ensured Judith's

hitmen caught up with them

must have been of vital importance, but Judith was clueless. All she knew was that the

why at the time,

sanctuary and Vivienne's home. Perhaps the

failed to recognize Karen's daughter

ashen face as he parted his lips to speak. "What's more coincidental

name and family of

Percival unlocked his smartphone and scrolled through to reveal a hand-drawn, remarkably lifelike portrait

fell silent as everyone

disbelief. "Mom? Is this true? How

in the Brooks family, especially now with Scott at the helm. They usually

they had made an effort to be helpful to Vivienne within their means

her well. Once Vivienne returned, the children took an instant liking to her,

such as acknowledging Calista as one of their own, they had

planned to discuss the matter with their mother if Vivienne faced any mistreatment upon Calista's return. But they could have never imagined that their mother would

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