The unfolding drama gobsmacked the guests at the gathering.

Everyone's mind was plastered with a big question mark.

What? What just happened?

Was not this supposed to be a family reunion feast?

Why was the guest of honor being carted off by the police?

Accused of endangering national security, no less?

The Brooks family was equally stunned, caught completely off-guard by these developments. At the center of it all, Scott's expression turned as dark as a thundercloud.

His gaze cut through the room to land on Vivienne, and a flicker of ice shot through his eyes.

So, this was the "surprise" she had talked about?

What on earth was she playing at?

Calista, about to be dragged out of the Brooks Mansion, struggled frantically. "Let me go! You've got the wrong person! I'm innocent! Mom! Save me! I did not do it!"

But what could her slight frame do against the iron grip of the Vanguard Agency?

Each member of the Vanguard Agency was the cream of the crop.

Even the toughest guys from the GTO would not stand a chance once the Vanguard Agency had them in their grasp, let alone Calista.

"Calista!" Mila snapped out of her shock and rushed to intercept the Vanguard Agency members.

However, before she could get close, they pointed their guns at her. "Those who obstruct justice will be taken away, too!"

Mila froze in her tracks, startled.

Under the astonished gazes of the crowd, Calista was taken away just like that.

The guests exchanged uneasy glances before excusing themselves one by one.

In no time, the Brooks Mansion was left with just the Brooks family and their close associates Richard, Percival, and Leopold.

still reeling from the turn

could have anticipated a family reunion turning into

explode! The Brooks family

detachment, Vivienne scanned the room and stood up. She patted Kala's

blinked

about food at a time like

her. Why would she not

been taken away, and it felt darn

others, "Seems we won't be dining in

no one had touched the banquet food, and the household

would only be

never been fond of Calista, and his focus was all on Vivienne. He was anxious about her temper and worried she might

did not waste a moment

and Ashley stood

apprehended but was wary of Percival's looming presence. Now, with Vivienne departing, he hurried after her. "Wait for me, Vivienne! I'm coming too!" He

Richard. He instructed Thomas to escort Richard home while swiftly

out,

flicked up.

he drove off with Vivienne,

What was going on?

to have called

as

the distance, the group hurried to

high-end, exclusive members-only restaurant with sky-high prices that even the

arriving at the top-floor

This is the

room never open to the public, only to Supreme VIP card

turned

no wastrel of the Ellington family.

followed Percival in, only to be met by the

personally attended to guests; that was a job for his assistants. Yet, here he was, addressing Percival

What was going on?

entwined with Vivienne's, the other resting on the table. His voice was cool and detached. "These are my friends. Take good care of

Silence enveloped the room.

and forth between Vivienne and Percival, a hundred unasked questions hanging

an intimidating aura that silenced any potential

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