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.

the conversation so

thoughts so well, Jim couldn’t believe

their conversation, and still, Simon made

“To express my gratitude, Mr. Channing, feel free to make any

simply did something

nearly untouched

today on the way had almost led to

a

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

the Hughes household, everyone had an inherent

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

medicine first,”

smell of open 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

thought it was an honor for those who could test his

go

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

girl who had eagerly volunteered

What was her