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.

believe me, then here's the marriage certificate," she said, swiftly pulling it out

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

her brows before her mouth parted in disbelief. "Oh...

at her, making her wonder if that laugh at

necessary.

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

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certain I

day, I found out about our marriage, and

uncle, I am... oh," Zoren pressed his lips into a

that girlfriend

made

Now, he's dead.

be forgetful. Now, Zoren was in for an earful from Benjamin for disclosing all the information. that would allow Dean

understood why he was the head of the family. He was not only a boss but also seemed to

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

guy? He was...

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

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

Penny didn't know if she

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

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

"I'll do that, he said

seat.

too until

certain I am not

boss. The latter checked him from head to toe, making sure he

snorted. "Did he think I would defile

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