Regretting the wife 138

Regretting the wife 138

Chapter 138 

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 backthey’d been likeminded friends since their university days, and even now, well into their careers, they were both determined to do their part for the country. 

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Professor Winslow, you’re here! Let me introduce youthis 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

What were the odds of running into him here? The world really was small sometimes

Professor Thornton continued his introductions, beaming with pride. And these are Attorney Chambers and Attorney Tristan, both part of Mr. Wentworth’s teamThornton had already been chatting with Stewart before Carney’s group arrived, and the more they spoke, the more convinced he was that he’d found the perfect person for the job

I was actually being modest earlierMr. Wentworth’s reputation is huge these days. I watched his recent legal interview on TVyoung, brilliant, truly impressive! We’re lucky to have him on our side!” 

Carney stepped forward to shake Stewart’s hand. Attorney Wentworth, I’ve heard a lot about you.” 

Stewart took his hand, his voice deep. “Professor Winslow, a pleasure.” 

James had already given Carney a rough rundown of Stewart and Briony’s history over the 

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phone

As Carney looked at Stewartimposing, sharpfeatured, with a commanding presencehe couldn’t help but think, *Talented, certainly. But as for his characterbest left unmentioned.

Still, since Professor Thornton had arranged tonight’s gathering for the sake of heritage preservation, Garney wasn’t about to let personal feelings spoil the mood

James and Briony clearly felt the same. They were all here for a bigger cause

After the introductions, everyone took their seats

Briony found herself seated between Carney and James, directly across from Stewart

Stewart glanced over at her, but she was already turned toward James, engaged in a lively discussion about the restoration of a blueandwhite porcelain artifact

Garry’s eyes lingered on Briony for a moment, then shifted to Stewart

Sensing Garry’s gaze, Stewart looked up, and their eyes met

Garry raised an eyebrow

Stewart’s expression darkened slightly before he turned away, his gaze settling elsewhere

Plates of food began to arrive, and Professor Thornton and Carney ordered wine, inviting the men at the table to share a toast

James, who couldn’t hold his liquor and had work the next day, requested two glasses of juice from the waiterone for himself and one for Briony

Briony sipped her juice, its sweet and tart flavor whetting her appetite

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

Stewart and Garry, as focal points of the evening, joined the senior Antiquarian Society members in a rich discussion about heritage conservation, contributing thoughtfully as the wine flowed

As the evening wore on and the atmosphere grew more convivial, Briony excused herself to visit the restroom

On her way back, she paused in the corridor

It was quiet, the wall sconces casting warm amber halos along the hallway. Garry stood a few steps away, his slategray suit making him look even taller and more imposing

He pulled a cigar from his pocket and lit it, taking a slow, measured draw

Briony’s brow creased

It was obvious he was waiting for her

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She’d had a strange feeling about Garry ever since they’d first metthere was something odd in the way he looked at her. Her first impression wasn’t great, and she had no desire to get too 

close

Garry, cigar in hand, started walking toward her

Briony instinctively took a step back, not wanting to inhale secondhand smoke

Garry halted, raising his eyebrow, and exhaled a plume of smoke while studying her

So, Ms. Kensington, you and Attorney Wentworth seem pretty familiar, don’t you?” 

Briony blinked in surprise. 

He’d waited out here just to ask that

Did Garry know Stewart

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