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?

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

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

stepped forward to shake Stewart's hand. "Attorney Wentworth,

took his hand, his voice deep. "Professor Winslow, a

rundown of Stewart

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

of heritage preservation,

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

between Carney and James, directly across

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

on Briony for a moment, then shifted

Garry's gaze, Stewart looked up,

Garry raised an eyebrow.

he turned away, his

...

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

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

her juice, its sweet and tart flavor whetting her

dinner was kept lively by Professor Thornton and

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