The Promise of Happiness novel Atalie and Samuel

Chapter 1006

“Is that so? Where's the whip, then?” Natalie asked as she spread her palm, a cheeky smile on her face.

Justin froze on the spot.

When he saw Samuel walking down the stairs, his first thought was to get the latter to put in a good word for him. After much consideration, however, he realized that'd be futile. Urgh! It doesn't take a genius to guess whose side Samuel would take if he had to choose between his wife and friends.

Left without a choice, Justin swallowed his pride and pleaded, “Natalie, I know I've failed you as a friend. Regardless of the reason for lying to you, I still shouldn't have done it. I owe you one, and I promise to repay you in the future.”

Since he was so candid about it, Natalie happily obliged with a nod. “Okay. I'll take your word for it.”

Since leaving Dellmoor and reuniting again in Yaleview, everyone's moods had visibly changed.

Samuel, Justin, and Natalie had just taken their seats in the dining room when Natalie realized Jesper and Billy were still standing around.

“Jesper, Billy, don't just stand there. Join us for breakfast. You guys bought so much food that I doubt the three of us would be able to finish it.”

remained in their places, not wanting to overstep the

immediately glanced at Samuel, who was sipping his

he got the hint and broke into a smile.

hearing that, Jesper and Billy walked toward the dining table and

his eyes and held Natalie's hand, interlocking their fingers as he did. “Natalie is now my wife, so that means she's the lady of the house. From today onward, her orders are as good as mine, and you're to

Mr. Bowers!” Billy and Jesper

working under Samuel for so long that they knew how much he loved Natalie. Even without his orders, they'd still be prepared to go to the ends of the world

few bites of a sandwich before announcing he was

I knew I couldn't expect anything fancy when I came here for breakfast, but their display of affection completely spoiled

make a trip to the office so

drove her there, and when they arrived, he followed her into

to bring Natalie up to speed on the latest updates at work but were shocked when they saw Samuel with