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

have anticipated a family reunion turning into

family would be thrust into

and stood up. She patted Kala's shoulder. "Let's

Kala blinked

even think about food at a time

Why would she not be in the mood

away, and it felt

said to the others, "Seems we won't be

the banquet food, and

younger generation would only be

Vivienne. He was anxious about her temper and worried she might teach him a lesson for what

waste

Ronald and Ashley stood up to join

leave since Calista was 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

family before leaving with Richard. He instructed Thomas to escort Richard home while swiftly pulling Vivienne into

out, "You heartless

eyes flicked up.

off with Vivienne, leaving the others

What was going on?

two not supposed to have called off their

seemed as close as

car disappearing into the distance, the group

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

the top-floor private

"Holy smokes! This is the

in a dull tone, "I heard this room never open to the public, only to Supreme VIP card owners. And there

eyes turned to

no wastrel of the Ellington family. He was a

only to be met by the manager of

job for his assistants. Yet, here he was, addressing Percival

What was going on?

one hand entwined with Vivienne's, the other resting on the table. His voice was cool

Silence enveloped the room.

between Vivienne and Percival, a hundred unasked questions hanging in

exuding an intimidating aura

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