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.

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

didn't. Instead, Zoren just stared

her mouth parted in disbelief. "Oh... right,

wonder if that

necessary.

me. I wasn't laughing at you, Mr. Pierson. Please don't misunderstand, she quickly explained, then massaged her temple in distress. "Anyway, that's actually the reason

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I am not

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

hospitalized, and as his uncle, I am... oh," Zoren pressed his lips into a thin line, remembering what Dean had told him at the time. Dean said his

girlfriend was

I just made a mistake,'

Now, he's dead.

suddenly 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 would allow Dean to take

not only a boss but also seemed to be a good leader.

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

He was...

him staring at her with the same

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

didn't know if she should feel a

he spoke again, this time

your assistant, I know he'll simply say I forged it. So, check

picked it up. "I'll do that, he said as he got

seat.

thought so too

I

dining room, Benjamin quickly rushed to his boss. The latter checked him from head to toe, making sure he was not

saw this through the gap in the door and snorted. "Did he

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