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

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

continued their conversation, and

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

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

no requests. Jim looked at the nearly untouched food on the table, watched Simon depart, and then signaled for

on the way had almost led to Jim’s

a

legs were practically torn open. When he was thrown before Jim, he looked like a piece of rotting meat. The pain made James grit his teeth, but he still couldn’t bring himself

had an

eyes wide, making an effort to keep himself

some medicine first,” Jim

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

thought it was an honor for those who could

could go to heaven

in the

girl who had

What was her name