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.

here's the marriage certificate," she said, swiftly pulling it out and placing it right in front of him.

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

Why?'she furrowed her brows before her mouth parted in disbelief. "Oh...

looked up at her, making her wonder if that laugh at

necessary.

Mr. Pierson. Please don't misunderstand, she quickly

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I am not

found out about our marriage, and

I was there. Dean was hospitalized, and as his uncle, I am... oh," Zoren pressed his lips into a thin line, remembering what Dean had

girlfriend

made

Now, he's dead.

when one is getting old, they tend to be forgetful. Now, Zoren was in for an earful from Benjamin for

family. He was not only a boss but also seemed to be a good leader. However, there was only one distinct. impression she had of him: A

the more I talked to him, 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

He was... He

her eyes back on him again, only to see him staring

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

if she should

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

lips curved down 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

and picked it up. "I'll do that, he said as he got up from his But I'm certain

seat.

so too until I saw

I am

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

he think