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

scowled. “He was the one who did it! What are you

been flipped, Mommy would have

the stunned silence,

he’s not a part of! How did he

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

mustache in awe. “Do you really remember

if you like. Mommy used to beat her master too and he would flip the board over just like that. It was always me picking up

at Natalie in utter

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

was a firm believer in ascertaining

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 fawn all over him like he was accustomed to. Every move she made was calm and

Kenneth discovered a newfound

for that.” Kenneth rubbed his temples. “You are right. Your mother was six points ahead of me. I concede