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

thoughts so well, Jim couldn't believe that Simon had no

and still,

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

simply did

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

the way

a grave

he looked like a piece of

the Hughes household, everyone had an

wide, making an effort to keep himself alert for any questions

medicine first," Jim

really disliked someone, he would rather have them take medicine quietly and die

an honor for those who could

all, they could go to

was in the market. What was the harm in letting these people

who had eagerly

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