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.

into him here? The

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

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

his hand, his voice deep. "Professor

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

presence he couldn't help but think,

of heritage

all here for a bigger cause. After

found herself seated between Carney

was already turned toward James, engaged in a lively discussion about the restoration

lingered on Briony for

looked up, and their eyes

Garry raised an eyebrow.

darkened slightly before he turned away, his gaze settling

...

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

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

her juice, its sweet and tart

of the conversation at dinner was kept lively by Professor

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

atmosphere grew more convivial, Briony excused herself to