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.

believe me, then here's the marriage certificate," she said, swiftly pulling it

for him to pick it up and check, but he didn't. Instead, Zoren just stared at her before she noticed a shadow of

brows before her mouth parted in disbelief. "Oh...

making her wonder if that laugh at the end

necessary.

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

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certain I

That day, I found out about

pressed his lips into a thin line,

that girlfriend

just made a

Now, he's dead.

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

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

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

this guy? He

only to see him staring at her with the same plain look he had on their

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

Penny didn't know if she should

not," he spoke again, this time with a change of tone.

can check, Mr. Pierson. If I show this certificate to your assistant, I know he'll simply say I forged it. So, check with

and picked it up. "I'll do that,

seat.

thought so too

certain I am not

rushed to his boss. The latter checked him from head to toe, making

and snorted. "Did he think I would defile his boss

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