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

one who did it!

disapproval. “If the board had not been flipped,

proclamation rang out in the stunned silence, Kenneth found

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

every move both of you made from the beginning. If you don’t believe me, I can recreate the

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

his fingers as he spoke. “I can even do it right now if you like. Mommy used to beat her master too and he would flip the board over just

gazed at Natalie

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 become fully revealed when I

ascertaining one’s true character

fondness of the game was well 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 fawn all over him like he was accustomed to. Every move she made was calm

he realized it, Kenneth discovered

temples. “You are right. Your mother was six