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.

all serious. “Great-grandpa, did you have Jefford flip the board to avoid having to admit that you

“He was the one who did

lips in disapproval. “If the board had not been flipped, Mommy would

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

boy is just an observer of the game he’s not a part of! How did he manage to keep

remembered every move both of you made from the beginning. If

“Do you really

wouldn’t be claiming that otherwise.” The boy solemnly dusted the crumbs off his fingers as he spoke. “I can even do it right now if you like. Mommy used to beat her master too and he

Natalie in

to her! Even if I came to the match fully prepared instead of underestimating her, I might not even be able to win. What a spectacular display of skill. Every step seemed disconnected and casual until the intricacy and patience of her plan

in ascertaining one’s true character from

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

realized it, Kenneth discovered

Your mother was six points ahead of me. I