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.

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

to pick it up and check, but he didn't. Instead, Zoren just stared at

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

that

necessary.

Mr. Pierson. Please don't misunderstand, she quickly explained, then massaged her temple

<

certain I

day, I found out about our marriage, and coincidentally,

oh," Zoren pressed his lips into a thin line, remembering what

girlfriend

just made a mistake,' he told

Now, he's dead.

for an

head of the family. He was not only a boss but also seemed to be a good leader. However, there was only one distinct. impression

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

He was... He

to see him staring at her with the same plain

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

Penny didn't know if she should

but I can assure you we're not," he spoke again, this time with a change of tone. "If we were,

"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." Penny carefully slid her calling card to him.

"I'll do that, he said as he got up from his

seat.

too until

I'm 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

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

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