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.

were still reeling from the

could have anticipated a family reunion turning

Brooks family

the room and stood up. She patted

Kala blinked

about food at a

hit her. Why would she not be in the

away,

the others, "Seems we won't be

one had touched the banquet food, and the household staff

would only be underfoot

of Calista, and his focus was all on Vivienne. He was anxious about her temper and worried she might teach him a lesson for what happened

waste a

silence, Ronald and Ashley stood up to join

since Calista was apprehended but was wary of Percival's looming presence. Now, with Vivienne departing, he hurried

Brooks family before leaving with Richard. He instructed Thomas to escort Richard home while

blurted out,

flicked up. "Follow my

he drove off with Vivienne, leaving

What was going on?

to

as close as

Percival's car disappearing into the distance, the group hurried to catch

was Charisma Pavilion, a high-end, exclusive members-only restaurant with sky-high prices that even the Brooks' heirs could

the top-floor private room, everyone's

This is the Supreme

open to the public, only

eyes turned

was no wastrel of the Ellington

only to be met by the manager of Charisma

was a job for his assistants.

What was going on?

table. His voice was cool and detached. "These are my friends. Take good care of them." "Of course, Percival!" After the manager

Silence enveloped the room.

the others glanced back and forth between Vivienne and Percival, a hundred unasked questions hanging in

intimidating aura that silenced any potential

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