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.

them, Judith was skilled in fighting arts, a secret she had kept hidden for decades. Cornered, she had no

she fled

these were trained hitmen. How could she possibly escape their clutches? The terrain of Emerald Mountain was treacherous, and despite

possess something left behind by Karen,

deep feelings for Karen, for the mere mention of her name stayed their lethal

after her frantic escape had left

then

white powder before the attackers collapsed. Recognizing Vivienne’s extraordinary

through as she reluctantly ensured Judith’s safety every step

up with them again, Vivienne

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

why at the time,

Vivienne’s home. Perhaps

to recognize Karen’s daughter remained

lips to speak. “What’s more coincidental is that these hitmen approached Vivienne before she came to

just reveal the name and family of

through to reveal a hand-drawn, remarkably lifelike

room fell silent as

and Cheryl gazed at Judith in disbelief. “Mom? Is this true? How

little weight in the Brooks family, especially now with Scott at

within their

had urged the family to treat her well. Once Vivienne

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

how much their mother had adored Karen, they had planned to discuss the matter with their mother if Vivienne faced any mistreatment upon Calista’s return. But they could

do such a

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