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.

said, swiftly pulling it out and placing it right

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

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

that laugh at

necessary.

Pierson. Please don't misunderstand, she

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certain I

found out about our

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

that girlfriend

I just made a mistake,' he

Now, he's dead.

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

boss but also

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

this guy? He was... He

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

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

if she

not," he spoke again, this time with a change of tone. "If we were, then I would've known what

say I forged it. So, check with

picked it up. "I'll do that, he

seat.

too until

I am

room, Benjamin quickly rushed to his boss. The latter checked him from head

gap in the door and snorted. "Did he think I would defile

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