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

escape their clutches? The terrain of Emerald Mountain was treacherous, and despite her efforts

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

the hitmen harbored deep feelings for Karen, for the mere mention

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

was then

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

the hitmen caught up with them

she knew was that the chase persisted until they reached the boundaries of

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

and Vivienne's home. Perhaps the hitmen refrained from

they failed to recognize Karen's

coincidental is that

"They didn't just reveal the name and family of

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

room fell silent as everyone

in disbelief. "Mom? Is this

voices carried little weight in the Brooks family, especially now with

be helpful to Vivienne within their means out

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

own, they

the matter with their mother if Vivienne faced any mistreatment upon Calista's return. But they

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255