Ford surveyed the scene before him. "Anthony, you hit the nail on the head!"
With that, Ford turned to his group of subordinates. "Brothers, I let my emotions get the better of me this time and offended you all. Please forgive me!"
He bowed deeply to his men, and in that fleeting moment when he lowered his head, Anthony caught a glimpse of cold malice in Ford's eyes.
Thanks to Anthony's persuasive words, the anger of Ford's men had noticeably subsided. Seeing their once overbearing leader bow to them stirred mixed feelings in their hearts and made them appreciate Anthony even more.
"Since the leader has spoken, we'll forgive you this time."
Ford's subordinates outwardly forgave him.
Anthony knew that with this move, Ford had become nothing more than a pawn under his control, and Ford
