The Promise of Happiness novel Atalie and Samuel

Chapter 537 Shameless Kenneth

“Oh no!” Jefford exclaimed. “I’ve accidentally upset the board! There’s no way to know who’s in the lead now!”

Kenneth folded his palms on the handle of his cane and said nothing.

Natalie’s gaze darted between Kenneth and his butler and saw through their charade at once.

The wordless exchange between the adults went unnoticed by the children.

“You did that on purpose, Jefford!” Franklin yelled. “I saw you flip the board!”

“I saw it too! I saw it too!” Sophia cried, losing interest in the sweet cakes before her. “How could you do something this despicable, Jefford?”

The old butler blushed at being reprimanded by young children.

did you have Jefford flip the board to avoid having to admit that you

who did it! What are

in disapproval. “If the board had not been

Xavian’s proclamation rang out in the stunned silence, Kenneth found his mouth wide

of the game he’s not a part of! How

really matter if the board had been upset,” Xavian continued with a shrug. “I remembered every move both of you made from the beginning.

“Do you really

off his fingers as he spoke. “I can even do it right now if you like. Mommy used to beat

gazed at Natalie in

her, I might not even be able to win. What a spectacular

believer in ascertaining one’s true

known, the vast number of acquaintances who had sat across from him over the years offered him the opportunity to hone his judge of character on his opponents. To his pleasant surprise, he realized that there was much more to the girl than he had initially assumed. Ever patient, she did not attempt to

it, Kenneth discovered a newfound respect for

no need for that.” Kenneth rubbed his temples. “You are right. Your mother was six points ahead of me. I concede that I have been bested