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 of

could have anticipated a family reunion

headlines were going to explode! The Brooks family would be thrust into the spotlight

up. She patted Kala's shoulder. "Let's go. Dinner is on

Kala blinked

think about food

hit her. Why would she not be

had been taken away, and it

stood up energetically and said to the others, "Seems we won't be dining

the commotion, no one had touched the banquet

would only be

been fond 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 years ago.

did not waste a moment following

and Ashley stood up to join

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 sprinted off, not

at the Brooks family before leaving with Richard. He instructed Thomas

out,

eyes flicked up. "Follow my

that, he drove off with Vivienne,

What was going on?

two not supposed to have called off

they seemed as close

the distance, the group hurried to catch

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

top-floor private

This is the Supreme

this room never open to the public, only to Supreme VIP card owners. And there are only three such cards

eyes turned to

wastrel of the Ellington

met by the manager of Charisma Pavilion. "Percival!

a job for his assistants. Yet,

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

Silence enveloped the room.

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

unapproachable, exuding an intimidating aura that silenced any potential

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