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

"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

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

to shake Stewart's hand. "Attorney Wentworth,

his hand, his voice

had already given Carney a rough rundown

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

Thornton had arranged tonight's gathering for the sake of heritage preservation, Carney wasn't

were all here for a bigger cause. After the

found herself seated between Carney and James, directly across from

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

for a

Stewart looked up, and their eyes

Garry raised an eyebrow.

expression darkened slightly before he

...

began to arrive, and Professor Thornton and Carney ordered wine,

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

sipped her juice, its sweet

was kept lively by Professor