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

continued his 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

days. I watched his recent legal

hand. "Attorney Wentworth, I've

took his hand, his voice deep.

given Carney a rough rundown of Stewart

presence he couldn't help but

since Professor Thornton had arranged tonight's gathering for the sake of heritage preservation, Carney wasn't about to let personal

all here for a

seated between Carney and James, directly

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

Briony for

looked up, and

Garry raised an eyebrow.

darkened slightly before he

...

and Carney ordered wine, inviting

had work the next day, requested two glasses of

sipped her juice, its sweet and tart flavor

conversation at dinner was kept