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

he didn't. Instead, Zoren just stared at her before she noticed a shadow of confusion spreading across

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

wonder if that laugh at the end of her

necessary.

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

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in the hospital. That day, I found out about our marriage, and coincidentally,

oh," Zoren pressed his lips into a thin line, remembering what Dean had told him at

that girlfriend was

I just made a

Now, he's dead.

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

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

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

this guy? He

to see him staring at her with the same plain look he had

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

point, Penny didn't know if she should feel a little

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

"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

it up. "I'll do that,

seat.

thought so too until I saw

I'm certain I

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

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