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 world

with pride. "And 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 he was

days. I watched his recent legal interview on TV-young,

"Attorney Wentworth, I've heard a

voice deep. "Professor

rough rundown

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

of heritage preservation, Carney

They were all here for a bigger

seated between Carney and

was already turned toward James, engaged in

for a moment, then

Stewart looked up,

Garry raised an eyebrow.

he

...

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

the next day, requested two glasses of juice from the waiter-one for

sipped her juice, its sweet and

conversation at dinner was kept lively by Professor Thornton

Society members in a rich discussion about

atmosphere grew more convivial, Briony