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

she possibly escape their clutches? The terrain of Emerald Mountain was

possess something left behind by Karen, bargaining for her life in exchange for the

for the mere

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

then that Vivienne

only saw Vivienne toss a handful of white powder before 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

them again, Vivienne dealt with them

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

fathom why at the time, but it all made

Karen's sanctuary and Vivienne's home. Perhaps the hitmen

failed to recognize

"What's more coincidental is that these hitmen

just reveal the name and family of the person who hired

unlocked his smartphone and scrolled through

as everyone absorbed

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

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

Vivienne within their means out of gratitude to

child and had urged the family to treat her well. Once Vivienne

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

if Vivienne faced any mistreatment upon Calista's return.

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