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

terrain of Emerald Mountain was treacherous, and despite

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

Karen, for the mere mention of her name stayed

had nothing, especially after

was then that Vivienne

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 hitmen caught up with them again,

clueless. All she knew was that the chase persisted until they reached the

the time, but it all

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

recognize Karen's daughter remained a

coincidental is that these hitmen approached Vivienne before she came to

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

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

silent as everyone absorbed the shocking

"Mom? Is this true? How could you do such

Brooks family, especially now with Scott at

to Vivienne within their means

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

they had objected, but Judith and Scott

upon Calista's return. But they could have never imagined that their mother would go so far

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