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.

The Brooks were still reeling from the turn of events.

Who could have anticipated a family reunion turning into this?

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

cool detachment, Vivienne scanned the room and stood up. She patted Kala’s shoulder. “Let’s go. Dinner is

Kala blinked in

even think about food at

Why would she

been taken away, and

“Seems we

the banquet

younger generation would only

was anxious about her temper and worried she might teach him a lesson

not waste

and Ashley stood up to

looming presence. Now, with Vivienne departing, he

off,

the Brooks family before leaving with Richard. He instructed Thomas to escort

blurted out,

flicked up.

off with Vivienne,

What was going on?

supposed to have called off

as close

Percival’s car disappearing into the distance, the

destination was Charisma Pavilion, a high-end, exclusive members-only restaurant with sky-high prices that even the Brooks’ heirs could not

food

arriving at the top-floor private

“Holy smokes! This is the Supreme

heard this room is never open to the public, only

turned

was no wastrel of the Ellington family. He was a

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

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

What was going on?

hand entwined with Vivienne’s, the other resting on the table. His voice was

course, Percival!” After the manager gave his

Silence enveloped the room.

glanced back and forth between Vivienne and Percival,

unapproachable, exuding an intimidating aura that

heart

Soon, the food arrived.

signature dishes

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