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

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

conversation, and

took the initiative and said, “To express my gratitude, Mr. Channing,

thanks enough. I simply did something that anyone would have done. Professor Hughes, there’s no need to be so

until the end of the meal, Simon made no requests. Jim looked at the nearly untouched food on the

trouble today on the way had

was a grave

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,

Hughes household, everyone had

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

medicine first,” Jim

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

an honor for those who could test his

all, they could go to heaven after their

the market.

who had

What was her name