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.

said, swiftly pulling it out and placing it

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

in disbelief.

looked up at her, making her wonder if that laugh at the end of her sentence was

necessary.

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

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I am

the hospital. That day, I found out about

am... oh," Zoren pressed his lips into a thin line,

girlfriend was

think I just made a mistake,'

Now, he's dead.

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 twisting as she watched

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

the weirder he 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 up and recall the image she had of this guy. She thought he was worse than Atlas when it came to showing emotions, or worse than

this guy? He was... He

only to see him staring at

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

she should

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

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." Penny carefully slid her calling card

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

seat.

too

certain I am

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

saw this through the gap in the door and snorted. "Did he think I would defile his boss