The Million-Dollar Heart novel Chapter 363

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?

Tomorrow's headlines were going to explode! The Brooks family would be thrust into the spotlight once again.

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

"Huh?" Kala blinked in confusion.

How could Vivienne even think about food at a time like this?

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

Calista had been taken away, and it felt darn satisfying!

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

With the commotion, no one had touched the banquet food, and the household staff would handle the cleanup.

The younger generation would only be underfoot here.

Darren had never 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. But seeing her in quite a good mood, he trotted after her eagerly.

Carl did not waste a moment following suit.

After a brief silence, Ronald and Ashley stood up to join them.

Leopold 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 off, not looking back.

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

Kala blurted out, "You heartless jerk..."

Percival's eyes flicked up. "Follow my car."

With that, he drove off with Vivienne, leaving the others in disarray.

What was going on?

Were these two not supposed to have called off their engagement?

Yet, they seemed as close as ever.