Halford grovels
Author: Jericho Chase
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“Now, wait just a minute,” Halford stammered.

His pride was entirely gone. There was nothing more left for him to do but beg.

“Moses, we need you. I may have been… harsh earlier, but surely, we can come to an agreement?”

Moses crossed his arms and raised an eyebrow. “Oh, now you want an agreement? After you threatened my life and disrespected me in my office?” He turned to Reggie. “Reggie, I believe we’re done here.”

Reggie turned to Halford. “Mr. President, I think it’s time you leave.”

But Halford wasn’t ready to give up.

He hurried forward, his hands slightly raised in a pleading gesture. “Please, Moses. I overstepped—I see that now. But you have to understand, this country is drowning. If you walk away, millions of lives will be ruined. I… I made a mistake. I apologize.”

Moses didn’t flinch. “Your apologies won't get you anywhere. You never cared to listen to my ideas in the first place. Why should I bother myself with you?”

Halford’s voice cracked, desperation taking over.
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