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

check, but he didn't. Instead, Zoren just stared at

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

that laugh at the end of

necessary.

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

day, I found out

am... oh," Zoren pressed his lips into a thin line, remembering what Dean had

girlfriend was her,

made a mistake,'

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 to take

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

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

guy? He was... He

him again, only to see him staring at her

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

know if she should feel

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

to your assistant, I know he'll simply say I forged

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

seat.

so too until

certain I am not

the private dining room, Benjamin quickly rushed to his boss. The latter checked him from head to toe, making sure he was

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

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