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

who concealed their thoughts so well, Jim couldn’t

conversation, and still, Simon made no

gratitude, Mr. Channing, feel free to make any requests. I’ll do my best

thanks enough. I simply did something that anyone would have done.

made no requests. Jim looked at the nearly

way

was a

before Jim, he looked like a piece of rotting meat. The pain made James grit his teeth,

Hughes household, everyone had

wide, making an effort to keep himself alert for any

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

thought it was an honor for those

could go

medication could save many lives once it was in the market. What was the harm in letting these people

girl who had eagerly volunteered

was her name