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.

flip the board to avoid having to admit that

was the one who did it! What

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

the stunned silence, Kenneth

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

both of you made from the beginning. If

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

do it right now if you like. Mommy used to beat her master too and he would

gazed at Natalie in utter

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 become fully revealed when I find all my pieces

firm believer in ascertaining one’s true character from

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

discovered a newfound respect

rubbed his temples. “You are right. Your mother was