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.

she said, swiftly pulling

Instead, Zoren just stared at her before she noticed a shadow of confusion spreading across

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

making her wonder if that

necessary.

Pierson. Please don't misunderstand, she quickly explained, then

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I

found out about our marriage,

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 told him at the time. Dean said

that girlfriend

think I just made

Now, he's dead.

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

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

this guy? He was...

staring at her with the same plain look he had

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

know if she should feel

I do not understand why you claim that we're married, but I can assure you we're not," he spoke again, this time with a change of tone. "If we were, then I would've known what

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

picked it up. "I'll do that, he said as he got up from his But I'm certain I am not

seat.

too until I

I'm certain I

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

the gap in the door and snorted. "Did he think I would defile his boss or what? Then