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.

had continued the conversation so

who concealed their thoughts so well, Jim

their conversation, and still, Simon made no

express my gratitude, Mr. Channing,

did something that anyone would have

looked at the nearly untouched food on the table, watched Simon depart,

the way had almost led to

was a grave

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

Hughes household, everyone had an inherent fear of

opened his eyes wide, making an effort to keep himself alert for

some medicine first,”

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

honor for

go to heaven after

could save many lives once it was in the market.

who had eagerly

was