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 out and placing

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

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

at her, making her wonder if that laugh at the end of

necessary.

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

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I'm certain I

That day, I found out about our

Zoren pressed his lips into a thin line, remembering what Dean had told him at the time.

girlfriend was her,

I just made

Now, he's dead.

tend to be forgetful. Now, 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 kept twisting as

he was the head of the family. He was not only a boss but also seemed to be a good leader.

seemed,' she 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

guy? He

eyes back on him again, only to see him staring

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

this point, Penny didn't know if she

Penelope, I do not understand why you claim that we're married, but I can assure you we're not," he spoke again, this time

know he'll simply say I forged it. So, check with the Civil Bureau. My line is

that, he said as he got up from his But I'm certain I

seat.

thought so too until I

certain I am

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

and snorted. "Did he

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