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.

continued the conversation so calmly,

Jim couldn’t

continued their conversation, and still, Simon

Mr. Channing, feel free to make any

enough. I simply did something that anyone would have done. Professor Hughes, there’s no need

nearly untouched

today on the way had almost led

a grave

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

everyone had an inherent fear

his eyes wide, making an effort to keep himself alert for any questions Jim

some medicine first,” Jim

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

it was an honor for those who

they could go to heaven after

in the market. What was the harm in letting these people try the

like that girl who

What was her