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

their clutches? The terrain of Emerald Mountain

something left

feelings for Karen, for the mere mention of

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

then

Recognizing Vivienne's extraordinary abilities, Judith clung to her for safety and begged to be escorted home. Despite her cold exterior,

the hitmen caught up with them again, Vivienne dealt with

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

not fathom why at the time, but it all made sense

Vivienne's home. Perhaps the hitmen

to recognize Karen's daughter remained a

he parted his lips to speak. "What's more coincidental is

just reveal the name and family of the person who hired them to kill Vivienne; they

that, Percival unlocked his smartphone and scrolled through to reveal

room fell silent as everyone

in disbelief. "Mom? Is this

family, especially now with

helpful to Vivienne within their means out of gratitude to Karen for her past

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

own, they had objected, but Judith and Scott

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

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