Julian’s Stand-In Wife

Julian’s Stand-In Wife chapter 1289

Jim’s enigmatic smile felt like a venomous snake about to strike. When Simon saw it, it kept him on edge.

Jim toyed with the teacup on the table, his fingers tracing its surface. “Mr.

Channing, which aspect do you want to pursue? IV “Herb cultivation,” Simon replied.

Upon hearing this, Jim’s guard noticeably lowered.

The Hughes family had its hands in nearly every aspect of the pharmaceutical industry, but not herb cultivation. He had originally thought that Simon, being so coincidentally and kindly disposed, had some ulterior motive.

But now, it seemed he wasn’t after the Hughes family’s benefits.

So, what was he after?

Jim scrutinized Simon, his eyes capturing the tension and pity that Simon was trying hard to suppress.

Simon had clearly felt sympathy for the servant who had been dragged away earlier, but why hadn’t he said anything?

He hadn’t said a single word about it.

had continued the conversation so

concealed their thoughts so well, Jim

continued their conversation, and still,

my gratitude, Mr. Channing, feel free to

“The meal was delicious, and that was thanks enough. I simply did something that anyone would have done. Professor Hughes, there’s no

at the nearly untouched

today on the way had almost led to

was a

practically torn open. When he was thrown before Jim, he looked like a piece of rotting meat. The pain made

the Hughes household, everyone had an inherent fear

an effort to keep himself alert for any questions Jim might

some medicine

rather have them take medicine quietly and die without a fuss. This way, they could try out the effects of the

it was an honor for those who could

they could go to heaven after

many lives once it was in the market. What was the harm in letting these people try

that girl who had eagerly volunteered

What was her