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.

Jefford flip the board to avoid having

“He was the one who did it! What are

“If the board had not been flipped, Mommy would have been in

rang out in the stunned silence, Kenneth

the game he’s not a part of! How did he manage to keep track of the

Xavian continued with a shrug. “I remembered every move both of you made from the beginning. If you don’t believe me, I can recreate the board right

tugged at his mustache in awe. “Do you really remember the

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

Natalie

able to win. What a spectacular display of skill. Every step seemed disconnected and casual until the intricacy and patience of her plan become fully

ascertaining one’s true character from the

opponents. To his pleasant surprise, he realized that there

discovered a newfound respect for

temples. “You are right. Your mother was six points ahead of me. I concede that I have been bested by