Regretting the Wife He Threw Away

Chapter 137

Silveridge International Airport.

As soon as the plane touched down and Briony and James stepped out into the arrival hall, they spotted Carney and Gwendolyn White waiting for them.

"Professor, Mrs. Winslow," Briony greeted them with a warm smile.

Gwendolyn couldn't contain herself-she hurried over and pulled Briony into an embrace.

"Let me have a look at you-much better color in your cheeks, but you're still much too thin." Gwendolyn released her and gave her a thorough once-over, her gaze finally landing on Briony's still-flat stomach.

"So it's really twins?"

Briony nodded with an easy smile.

"Oh, I'm just so delighted!" Gwendolyn took Briony's hands, gently patting them. "Come on, let's get you home. I had Damaris make some chicken soup to help you and those little ones get your strength back."

"Thank you, Mrs. Winslow."

"Oh, hush, there's no need for thanks among family!"

her just last night to knock it off, and here she goes again! Mrs.

him

eyebrows, grinning. "I'm

said, looking fondly at Briony. "You know what they say-once a teacher, always family. If you still consider me your mentor, then you're one of us. You don't have to stand on ceremony. All

warmth settle in her chest. "Okay," she

...

James out for a drive. When they arrived at their destination, Briony finally realized who Carney had been referring to as "the big shot"—it was none other

Garry Ferguson, founder of Westernmar's Vanguard Conglomerate. He personally funded the repatriation of the

of Chinese descent, with warm olive skin and striking features-a classic Western face with the charisma of a

easy politeness. "Mr. Delaney, it's an honor to meet such promising young

flatter me, Mr. Ferguson. We should be thanking you for your invaluable support of

replied, turning his attention to Briony. "Ms.

moment their eyes met, Briony caught a fleeting, inexplicable glint in

looked

Garry's reputation preceded him in that regard. Still, he'd been introduced by her mentor, and his contributions to artifact preservation were undeniable,

offered Garry a polite, almost perfunctory handshake and smiled coolly.

in her demeanor, but he only raised an intrigued eyebrow

Carney nodded. "Let's."

one thing, but it took a labyrinth of connections to bring it home. A hundred million dollars was a staggering sum, but the effort behind the scenes