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.

him here? The world really was

part of Mr. Wentworth's team..." Thornton had already been chatting with Stewart before

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

hand. "Attorney Wentworth, I've heard a

his voice

a rough rundown of Stewart and Briony's history over the

looked at Stewart-imposing, sharp-featured, with a commanding presence he couldn't help but think, *Talented, certainly. But as for his character... best left

had arranged tonight's gathering for the sake of heritage preservation, Carney wasn't about to

Briony clearly felt the same. They were all here for a bigger cause. After the introductions, everyone took

herself seated between Carney and

toward James, engaged in a lively discussion about the restoration of a blue-and-white

Briony for a moment, then

looked

Garry raised an eyebrow.

slightly before he turned away,

...

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

requested two glasses of juice from the waiter-one for himself and one

sweet

was kept

Antiquarian Society members in a rich discussion about heritage conservation,

and the atmosphere grew more convivial, Briony excused herself