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

part of Mr. Wentworth's team..." Thornton had already been chatting with Stewart before Carney's group arrived, and the more they spoke,

I watched his recent legal interview on TV-young, brilliant, truly impressive! We're lucky to

"Attorney Wentworth, I've

voice deep.

a rough rundown of Stewart and Briony's history over

looked at Stewart-imposing, sharp-featured, with a commanding presence he couldn't help

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

the same. They were all here for a bigger cause. After the introductions,

seated between Carney and James, directly across from

at her, but she was already turned toward James, engaged in

eyes lingered on Briony for a moment, then shifted to

Stewart looked up,

Garry raised an eyebrow.

darkened slightly before he turned away,

...

Professor Thornton and Carney ordered wine, inviting the

requested

its sweet and tart flavor

dinner was kept lively by

points of the evening, joined the senior Antiquarian Society members in a rich discussion

atmosphere grew