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.

fled

How could she possibly escape their clutches? The terrain of Emerald Mountain was treacherous, and despite her efforts to elude them, she

sheer panic, she claimed to possess something left behind by

the mere mention

demanded she hand it over, but she had nothing, especially after her frantic escape had left

was then

the attackers collapsed. Recognizing Vivienne's extraordinary abilities, Judith 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 safety every step of the

up with them again,

knew was that the chase persisted until they reached the boundaries of Havenwood, at which point the hitmen

fathom why at the time, but it all made sense

Karen's sanctuary and Vivienne's home. Perhaps

they failed to recognize Karen's daughter

"What's more coincidental is that these hitmen approached

"They didn't just reveal the name and family

scrolled through to reveal a hand-drawn, remarkably lifelike

room fell silent as everyone absorbed the

Judith in disbelief. "Mom? Is this true? How could you do such

the Brooks family, especially now with

within their means out of gratitude to

Karen's child and had urged the family to treat her well. Once

as acknowledging Calista as one of their own, they had objected, but Judith and Scott were adamant. There was little they could

how much their mother had adored Karen, 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 go so far as to order a hit on Karen's

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