Regretting the Wife He Threw Away

Chapter 138

Garry's invitation was so enthusiastic that Carney couldn't very well turn him down.

But he already had plans for the evening.

After a quick consideration, he glanced at Garry. "I'm actually having dinner with Professor Thornton from the Antiquarian Society's Legal Defense Group and our legal team tonight. Mr. Ferguson, if you don't mind, would you like to join us?"

Garry gave a faint smile. "Anyone willing to contribute to the preservation of our cultural heritage has my respect. I'd be glad to make their acquaintance."

Silveridge, at a private restaurant.

By the time Carney and his group arrived at the reserved dining room, Professor Thornton and the others were already there.

Professor Thornton and Carney went way back-they'd been like-minded friends since their university days, and even now, well into their careers, they were both determined to do their part for the country.

"Professor Winslow, you're here! Let me introduce you this is Stewart

Wentworth, Northborough's most renowned attorney and the top legal mind in the field!"

Hearing Stewart's name, both Briony and James paused in surprise.

They exchanged a knowing look.

James let out a low whistle. "Small world, huh?"

Briony pressed her lips together, silently agreeing.

of running into him here? The world

beaming with pride. "And these are Attorney Chambers and Attorney Tristan, both part of Mr. Wentworth's team..." Thornton had already been chatting with Stewart before Carney's group arrived, and the more they spoke, the more convinced he was

is huge these days. I watched his recent legal interview on TV-young, brilliant, truly impressive! We're lucky to have him

shake Stewart's hand. "Attorney Wentworth, I've

took his hand, his voice deep. "Professor Winslow,

rundown of Stewart and Briony's history

at Stewart-imposing, sharp-featured, with a commanding presence he couldn't help but think, *Talented, certainly.

sake of heritage preservation, Carney wasn't about

Briony clearly felt the same. They were all here for a bigger

found herself seated between Carney and James, directly across from

was already turned toward James, engaged in

on Briony for

looked up,

Garry raised an eyebrow.

he

...

began to arrive, and Professor Thornton and Carney ordered wine, inviting the men at the table to share

who couldn't hold his liquor and had work the next day, requested two glasses of juice

her juice, its sweet and tart flavor whetting her

conversation at dinner was kept lively

joined the senior Antiquarian Society members in a rich discussion about heritage conservation, contributing thoughtfully as the wine

and the atmosphere grew more convivial, Briony excused herself to