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.

into him here? The world really was small

introductions, beaming 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

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

hand. "Attorney Wentworth, I've heard a lot

voice deep. "Professor

rundown of Stewart and Briony's history

Stewart-imposing, sharp-featured, with a commanding presence he couldn't help but think, *Talented, certainly. But as for his character... best

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

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

seated between Carney and James,

but she was already turned toward James, engaged in a lively discussion about the restoration of a blue-and-white

on Briony for a moment, then

Garry's gaze, Stewart looked up, and their

Garry raised an eyebrow.

expression darkened slightly before he turned away, his

...

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

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

sipped her juice, its sweet and tart flavor whetting her

of the conversation at dinner was kept lively by Professor Thornton and