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 in

could she possibly escape their clutches? The terrain of Emerald Mountain was treacherous, and

panic, she claimed to possess something left behind by Karen, bargaining for her life in exchange

the hitmen harbored deep feelings for Karen, for the mere

hand it over, but she had nothing, especially after her frantic escape had left her without even her

was then that Vivienne

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

them again,

left behind must have been of vital importance, but Judith was clueless. All she knew was that the chase persisted until they reached the boundaries of Havenwood, at which point the hitmen

at the time, but it all made

Vivienne's home.

to recognize Karen's daughter remained

more coincidental is that these hitmen

a sly smile forming. "They didn't just reveal the name and family of the person who hired them

scrolled through to reveal a

silent as everyone absorbed the

gazed at Judith in disbelief. "Mom? Is this true?

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

to be helpful to Vivienne within their means out of gratitude to Karen

her well. Once Vivienne returned, the children took an

they had objected, but Judith

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

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