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 it out and placing it right in front

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

mouth parted in

that laugh

necessary.

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

<

I'm certain I am

That day, I found out about our marriage, and

his lips into a thin line, remembering what Dean had told him at

that girlfriend was

I just made a mistake,' he

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

was the head of the 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:

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 but look up and recall the image she had

guy? He was... He

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

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

Penny didn't know if she

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

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

table and picked it up. "I'll do that, he said as

seat.

too

I'm certain I am

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

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

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