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?" "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. He had continued the conversation so calmly, too. As someone who concealed their thoughts so wel