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 well, Jim couldn’t believe that Simon had no requests for

conversation, and still, Simon made no

Channing, feel free to make any requests.

Simon responded, “The meal was delicious, and that was thanks enough. I simply did something that anyone would have done.

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

on the way had almost led to Jim’s most important experiment

a grave

Jim, he looked like a piece

Hughes household, everyone had an

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

some medicine first,”

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 died, which was a worthy

it was an honor for

all, they could go to

was in the market.

who had eagerly volunteered

was