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.

were the odds of running into him here? The world really was small

team..." Thornton had already been chatting with Stewart

I watched his recent legal interview on TV-young,

to shake Stewart's hand. "Attorney

voice deep.

given Carney a rough rundown of

help but think, *Talented,

for the sake of heritage preservation, Carney wasn't

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

found herself seated between Carney and

at her, but she was already turned toward James, engaged in a lively discussion about the

lingered on Briony for a moment, then

gaze, Stewart looked up, and their

Garry raised an eyebrow.

he turned away,

...

ordered wine, inviting the men at the table to share

next day, requested two glasses of juice from the

her juice, its sweet and tart

dinner was kept lively by Professor