Pampered by my three brothers: the return of the neglected heiress

269 I'm certain I am not married

"We're married."

Silence quickly reigned in the room as Penny's words echoed. They stared at each other blankly before Zoren tilted his head to the side. "No, we're not," he replied flatly.

Penny let out a short laugh, scratching her temple. "Yes, we are."

"No." He shook his head. "I'd know if I were married. as

It was the same thing she had said!

"Mr. Pierson, I know it's hard to believe this, but please, keep an open mind."

Zoren nodded. "I'm listening, and I'm keeping an open mind. It's just that this is not what I expected to hear. I'm not married, Miss Penelope."

"Mr. Pierson, I'm not lying" Penny placed her hand on her chest and forced a smile. "We're married. I have our marriage license."

"Okay."

"Huh?"

Zoren shrugged. "Fine."

"You believe me?"

"No."

"Then what's that 'fine' all about?"

Zoren didn't respond, and even though he couldn't see properly, he slid his eyes to the side. "Nothing."

"That nothing is definitely something! Her heart thudded, nervous about what was going on in. this guy's mind right now.

the marriage certificate," she said, swiftly pulling it out and placing

waited for him to pick it up and check, but he didn't. Instead, Zoren just stared at her before she noticed

her mouth parted in disbelief. "Oh... right, you can't

that laugh at the end of

necessary.

you, Mr. Pierson. Please don't misunderstand, she quickly explained,

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certain I am

found out about our marriage, and coincidentally, you were

that I was there. Dean was hospitalized, and as his uncle, I am... oh," Zoren pressed his lips

that girlfriend was her,

just made a mistake,' he told

Now, he's dead.

was in for an earful from Benjamin for disclosing all the information. that would allow Dean to take his role. Meanwhile, Penny's

business with Zoren, she quickly understood why he was the head of the family. He was not only a boss

thought in dismay, finding this trait an odd combination or a misplaced one for someone in his position. This is not what I expected." Penny couldn't help but look up and recall the image she had of this guy. She thought he was worse than Atlas when it came to showing emotions, or worse

guy? He was... He

him staring at her with the same plain look he had on their marriage

'He's a little... goofy?"

didn't know if she should feel a little

why you claim that we're married, but I can assure you we're not," he spoke again,

lowered. "You can check, Mr. Pierson. If I show this certificate to your assistant, I know he'll simply say I forged it. So, check with the Civil Bureau. My line is always open for you for discussion." Penny

do that, he said as he got up from his But I'm certain I am not

seat.

so too until I saw

I am

Zoren stepped out of the private dining room, Benjamin quickly rushed to his boss. The latter checked him from head to toe, making sure

and snorted. "Did he think I would defile his boss or what?