The Million-Dollar Heart by Rebecca Ryan

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.

was skilled in fighting arts, a secret she had kept hidden for decades.

fled in

she possibly escape their clutches? The terrain of Emerald Mountain

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

the

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

then

collapsed. Recognizing Vivienne’s extraordinary abilities, Judith clung to

shined through as she reluctantly ensured Judith’s safety every step of the

the hitmen caught up with them

left behind must have been of vital importance, but Judith was clueless. All she knew was that the chase persisted until

the

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

failed to recognize Karen’s daughter

“What’s more coincidental is that these hitmen approached Vivienne before she came to the capital and

“They didn’t just reveal the name and family of the person who hired them to kill Vivienne; they even had

scrolled through to reveal a hand-drawn, remarkably

silent as everyone absorbed the

at Judith in disbelief. “Mom? Is this true? How could you

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

helpful to Vivienne within their means out of gratitude to

the family to treat her well. Once Vivienne returned, the

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

to discuss the matter with their mother if Vivienne faced any mistreatment upon Calista’s return. But they could have never imagined that their mother

do such

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