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 here? The world really

Tristan, both part of Mr. Wentworth's team..." Thornton had already been chatting with Stewart before Carney's

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

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

his hand, his voice deep.

rough rundown of Stewart and Briony's history over the

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

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

were all here

found herself seated between Carney and James, directly across

but she was already turned toward James, engaged in a lively

Briony for a moment,

gaze, Stewart looked up,

Garry raised an eyebrow.

before he turned away,

...

food began to arrive, and Professor Thornton and Carney ordered

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

her juice, its sweet and tart flavor whetting her

at dinner was kept lively by Professor Thornton