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.

of running into him here?

these are Attorney Chambers and Attorney Tristan, both part of Mr. Wentworth's team..." Thornton had already been chatting with Stewart before Carney's group arrived, and the more they spoke, the more convinced

being modest earlier-Mr. Wentworth's reputation is huge these days. I watched his recent legal interview on TV-young, brilliant, truly impressive!

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

hand, his voice

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

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

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

found herself seated between Carney and James, directly

engaged in a lively discussion about the restoration of

on Briony for a moment, then shifted to

looked up, and their eyes

Garry raised an eyebrow.

he turned away, his

...

Carney ordered

who couldn't hold his liquor and had work the next day, requested two glasses of juice from the waiter-one for

its sweet and tart flavor whetting

conversation at dinner was

of the evening, joined the senior Antiquarian Society

atmosphere grew