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.

running into him here? The world really was small

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

was actually being modest earlier-Mr. Wentworth's reputation is huge these days. I watched his recent legal interview on

Stewart's hand. "Attorney Wentworth, I've heard a lot

hand, his voice

rundown of Stewart and Briony's

couldn't help but think, *Talented,

since Professor Thornton had arranged tonight's gathering for the sake of heritage

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

found herself seated between Carney

glanced over at her, but she was already turned toward James, engaged in a lively discussion about

lingered on Briony for

Garry's gaze, Stewart looked

Garry raised an eyebrow.

he turned

...

Thornton and Carney ordered wine, inviting the men at the table to share a

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

sweet and

conversation at dinner was kept lively

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

evening wore on and the atmosphere grew more

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