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.

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

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

Why?'she furrowed her brows before her mouth parted in disbelief. "Oh... right, you can't see. Ha ha

her wonder if that laugh

necessary.

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

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certain I am

I found out about

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

that girlfriend

made

Now, he's dead.

an earful from Benjamin for disclosing all the information. that would allow

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.

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

guy? He was...

her eyes back on him again, only to see him staring at her with

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

didn't know if she should feel a little

do 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

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

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

seat.

thought so too until I

I am not

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

he think I would defile his