Regretting The Wife He Threw Away

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.

him

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 that he'd found the perfect person

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

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

voice deep.

had already given Carney a rough rundown of Stewart and

help but think,

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

and Briony clearly felt the same. They were all here for a bigger cause. After the introductions,

seated between Carney and James, directly across from

toward James, engaged in a lively discussion about the restoration of a

eyes lingered on Briony for a moment, then shifted to

Garry's gaze, Stewart looked up, and their eyes

Garry raised an eyebrow.

before he turned away, his gaze

...

ordered wine, inviting the men at the

requested

juice, its sweet and tart flavor whetting

of the conversation at dinner was kept lively