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

could have anticipated a family

explode! The Brooks family would

cool detachment, Vivienne scanned the room and stood up. She patted

blinked in

Vivienne even think about

hit her. Why would she not be in the mood

away, and it

the others, "Seems we won't be dining in tonight. Let's hit the

the banquet food, and the household staff

would

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 following

Ronald and Ashley stood up

of Percival's looming presence. Now, with Vivienne departing, he hurried after her. "Wait

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

blurted out, "You heartless

up. "Follow my

he drove off with Vivienne, leaving

What was going on?

not supposed to have called

seemed as close

the distance, the group

exclusive members-only restaurant with sky-high prices that even the Brooks' heirs could

top-floor private room, everyone's eyes

smokes! This

tone, "I heard this room never open to the public, only to Supreme VIP

turned

the Ellington family. He was

followed Percival in, only to be met by the manager of Charisma Pavilion. "Percival! You've

for his assistants. Yet, here he was,

What was going on?

chair, one 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

Silence enveloped the room.

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

an intimidating aura that silenced any

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