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.

believe me, then here's the marriage certificate," she said, swiftly pulling it out and placing

it up and check, but he didn't. Instead, Zoren just stared at her before she

parted in disbelief.

her, making her wonder if that laugh at the end of her sentence was

necessary.

she quickly explained, then massaged her temple in

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I am not

hospital. That day, I found out about our marriage, and coincidentally, you

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

girlfriend was her,

made a

Now, he's dead.

they tend to be forgetful. Now, Zoren was in for an earful from Benjamin for disclosing all the information. that would allow Dean to take his role.

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

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 than the

this guy? He was... He

him again, only to see him staring at her with

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

point, Penny didn't know if she should feel a little disappointed or

we're not," he spoke

curved down as her shoulders lowered. "You can check, Mr. Pierson. If I show this certificate to your assistant, I know he'll simply say I

"I'll do that, he said as he

seat.

too until

I'm certain I am not

quickly rushed to his boss. The latter checked him from head to toe, making sure he was

gap in the door and snorted. "Did he think I would defile his boss or what?

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