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.

don't believe me, then here's the marriage certificate," she said, swiftly pulling it out and

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

furrowed her brows before her mouth parted in disbelief. "Oh... right,

up at her, making her wonder if that laugh

necessary.

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

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certain I am

day, I found out about our marriage, and coincidentally,

his uncle, I am... oh," Zoren pressed his lips into

that girlfriend was her,

think I just made a

Now, he's dead.

looking 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

quickly understood why he was the head of the family. He was not only a boss but also seemed to be a good leader. However, there was only one distinct. impression she had of

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

He

again, only to see him staring at her

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

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

not," he spoke again, this time with

show this certificate to your assistant, I know he'll simply say I forged it. So, check with

on the table and picked it up. "I'll do that, he said

seat.

too until I saw

I am not

Benjamin quickly rushed to his boss. The latter checked

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

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