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 so calmly,

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

conversation, and still,

said, “To express my gratitude, Mr. Channing, feel free to make

did something

requests. Jim looked at the nearly untouched food on the table, watched Simon depart, and then signaled for James

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

a grave

moment, his legs were practically torn open. When he was thrown before Jim, he looked like a piece of rotting meat.

household, everyone had an

making an effort to keep himself alert for any questions

some medicine

and the bloody scent. It made him nauseous. When he really disliked someone, he would rather have them take medicine quietly and die without a

an honor for those

all, they could go to heaven after their

medication could save many lives once it was in the market. What was the harm in

girl who had eagerly volunteered

What was