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

explode! The Brooks family would

Vivienne scanned the room and stood up. She patted Kala's shoulder. "Let's

blinked

could Vivienne even think about food at a time

it hit her. Why would she not be in the mood to

taken away, and

Kala stood up energetically and said to the others, "Seems we won't be dining in tonight. Let's hit

no one had touched the banquet food, and

would only be underfoot

focus was all on Vivienne. He was anxious about her temper and worried she might teach him a lesson for what happened years ago. But

not waste a moment following

Ronald and Ashley stood up to join

had been itching to 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 sprinted

He instructed Thomas to escort Richard home while swiftly

out,

flicked up. "Follow

drove off with Vivienne, leaving the others in

What was going on?

two not supposed to have called

seemed as close

car disappearing into the distance, the group

members-only restaurant with sky-high prices that even the Brooks' heirs could not afford to

the top-floor private

This is the Supreme

never open to the public, only to Supreme

eyes turned to

was no wastrel of the Ellington

only to be met by the manager

that was a job for his assistants. Yet, here he was, addressing Percival by his first

What was going on?

voice was cool

Silence enveloped the room.

back and forth between Vivienne and

intimidating

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