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 calmly,

who concealed their thoughts so well, Jim couldn’t believe that Simon had no requests

conversation, and still, Simon

my gratitude, Mr. Channing, feel

did something that anyone would have done. Professor

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

driver, the car trouble today on the way had almost

was 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

had an inherent fear

to keep himself alert for

some medicine first,”

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 died, which was a worthy

an honor for those who

all, they could go to heaven

was in the market. What was the harm in letting these people

girl who

What was her name