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.

odds of running into him here? The

Thornton had already been chatting with Stewart before Carney's group arrived, and the more they spoke, the more convinced he was that he'd found the perfect person

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

Stewart's hand. "Attorney

took his hand, his voice deep.

a rough rundown of Stewart and

presence he couldn't help but think, *Talented, certainly. But as

gathering for the sake of heritage preservation, Carney wasn't about

the same. They were all here for a bigger cause.

Carney and James, directly across from

turned toward James, engaged in a lively discussion

on Briony for a

Stewart looked up, and their

Garry raised an eyebrow.

slightly before he

...

Carney ordered wine, inviting

hold his liquor and had work the next day, requested two glasses of juice from the waiter-one for himself and one

sipped her juice, its sweet

at dinner was kept lively by

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

on and the atmosphere grew more convivial, Briony excused herself to visit the