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.

marriage certificate," she said, swiftly pulling it out

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

brows before her mouth parted in disbelief.

looked up at her, making her wonder if that laugh at the end

necessary.

misunderstand, she quickly explained, then massaged her temple in distress.

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I am

you in the hospital. That day, I found out about our marriage,

wasn't a coincidence that I was there. Dean was hospitalized, and as his uncle, I am... oh," Zoren pressed his lips into a thin

girlfriend was

think I just made a

Now, he's dead.

gloomy. Surely, when one is getting old, 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. Meanwhile, Penny's face kept twisting as she

a boss but also seemed to be a good leader. However, there

first glance, but the more I talked to him, the weirder he seemed,' she 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

this guy? He

on him again, only to see him staring at her with the

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

didn't know if she should feel a little disappointed

that we're married, but I can assure you we're not," he spoke again, this time with a change of tone. "If we were, then I would've known what my wife

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 carefully slid her calling card to him.

and picked it up. "I'll do that, he said as he got up from his But

seat.

so too until I saw

I'm certain I

of the private dining room, Benjamin quickly rushed to his boss. The latter checked him

through the gap in the door and snorted. "Did he think