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.

marriage certificate," she said, swiftly pulling it out and placing it right in front of him.

he didn't. Instead, Zoren just stared at her before she noticed a shadow of confusion spreading across his

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

up at her, making her wonder if that laugh at

necessary.

I wasn't laughing at you, Mr. Pierson. Please don't misunderstand, she quickly explained,

<

I'm certain I am not

I found out about our marriage,

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

girlfriend

made a

Now, he's dead.

Zoren was in for an earful from Benjamin for disclosing all the information. that would allow Dean to take his role. Meanwhile, Penny's face

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

one for someone in his position. This is not what I expected." Penny couldn't help

this guy? He was...

him staring

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

point, Penny didn't know if she

we're married, but I can assure you we're not," he spoke again, this time with a change

lips curved down as her shoulders lowered. "You can check, 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."

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

seat.

too until I

certain I am

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

"Did he think I would defile his boss or what? Then the

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