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

someone who concealed their thoughts so well, Jim couldn’t believe that Simon

and

my gratitude, Mr. Channing, feel

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

looked at the nearly

trouble today on the way had almost led to Jim’s

was a

a piece of rotting meat. The pain

everyone had an inherent fear

James opened his eyes wide, making an effort to keep himself alert for any

medicine

them take medicine quietly

was an honor for those who could test his

could go to heaven after their

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

like that girl who had eagerly

was