Pampered by my three brothers: the return of the neglected heiress

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.

you don't believe me, then here's the marriage certificate," she said, swiftly pulling it out and placing it right

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... right, you can't

wonder if that laugh at

necessary.

she quickly explained, then massaged her temple in distress. "Anyway, that's actually the

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certain I am

day, I found out

was hospitalized, and as his 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 visited

that girlfriend was her,

I just made

Now, he's dead.

sighed, his face suddenly looking gloomy. Surely, when 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 his role. Meanwhile, Penny's face kept

a boss but also seemed to be a good leader. However, there was only one

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 worse than Atlas

guy? He was... He

only to see him staring at her with the same plain look

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

she should feel a little disappointed or

you we're not," he spoke again, this time with a

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

at the card on the table and picked it up. "I'll do that, he said as he got up from his But I'm

seat.

thought so too until

certain I am not

to his boss. The latter checked

and snorted. "Did he think I would defile his