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

someone who concealed their thoughts so well, Jim couldn't believe that

and

and said, "To express my gratitude, Mr. Channing, feel free to make any requests. I'll do my best

was thanks enough. I simply did something that anyone would have

looked at the nearly untouched food on the table, watched

the driver, the car trouble today on the way

was a

Jim, he looked like a piece of rotting meat. The pain made James grit his teeth, but he still couldn't bring himself

household, everyone had

an effort to keep

some medicine first,"

didn't particularly like the smell of open wounds 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 fuss. This way, they

honor for those who could

go to heaven after their

in the market. What was the harm in

girl who had eagerly volunteered

was her