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

well, Jim couldn’t

their conversation, and still, Simon made no

and said, “To express my gratitude, Mr. Channing, feel

responded, “The meal was delicious, and that was thanks enough. I simply did

the nearly untouched food

driver, the car trouble today on the way had almost led to Jim’s most important

was a

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

had an inherent fear

effort to keep himself alert for any questions Jim

some medicine

wounds and the bloody scent. It made him nauseous. When he really disliked someone, he would rather have them take medicine quietly and die without a fuss. This way, they could try out the effects of the medication before they died, which was a

thought it was an honor for those

they could go to heaven after

lives once it was in the market. What was

that girl who had

was her