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

could have anticipated a family

Brooks family would be thrust into the spotlight once

a cool detachment, Vivienne scanned the room and stood up. She patted Kala's shoulder. "Let's go.

blinked in

think about food

her. Why would she

away, and

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

no one had touched the banquet food, and the household staff would handle the

would only

her temper and worried she might teach him a lesson for what happened years ago. But seeing her in quite a good mood, he trotted after

not waste a moment

Ronald and Ashley

since Calista was apprehended but was wary of Percival's looming presence. Now, with Vivienne departing, he hurried after her. "Wait for me, Vivienne!

barely glanced at the Brooks family before leaving with Richard. He instructed Thomas to escort Richard home while swiftly pulling Vivienne into

out, "You heartless

flicked up. "Follow

with Vivienne, leaving

What was going on?

these two not supposed to

as close

distance, the

prices that even the Brooks' heirs could not afford to frequent regularly. However, the food was undeniably

top-floor private room, everyone's eyes

smokes! This

heard this room never open to the public, only

turned to

of the Ellington family. He was a hidden

in, only to be met by the manager of Charisma Pavilion.

job for his

What was going on?

hand entwined with Vivienne's, the other resting on the table. His voice was cool and detached. "These are my friends. Take good care of them." "Of course, Percival!" After the manager gave his orders, he

Silence enveloped the room.

glanced back and forth between Vivienne and Percival,

intimidating

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