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

Jim couldn’t believe that Simon had no requests for

conversation, and still, Simon made no

Channing, feel free to make any

meal was delicious, and that was thanks enough. I simply did something that anyone

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

driver, the car trouble today on the way had almost led to

a

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

household, everyone had an inherent

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

some medicine first,” Jim

him nauseous. When he really disliked someone, he would rather have them take medicine quietly and die without a fuss. This way, they could

an honor for those who could test his

they could go to heaven after their

lives once it was in the market.

girl who had eagerly

What was her name