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.

said, swiftly pulling it out and placing it right in front of him. "You can

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

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

that laugh at the

necessary.

I wasn't laughing at you, Mr. Pierson. Please don't misunderstand, she quickly explained, then massaged her temple in distress.

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I am not

the hospital. That day, I found out about our

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

girlfriend

think I just made a mistake,' he

Now, he's dead.

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

she quickly understood why he was the head of the family. He was not only a boss but also seemed to be a

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

this guy? He was...

on him again, only to see him staring at

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

if she should feel a little disappointed or

not understand why you claim 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

to your assistant, I know he'll simply say I forged it. So, check with the Civil Bureau. My

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

seat.

so too until I saw

certain I am

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

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

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