Walking out from the villa alone, Peter pondered the matter as he walked.
It made no sense!
Peter was somewhat baffled. Henry Ford had Joseph Smith bring him over, which seemed like an intent to let him be part of his circle. However, just after playing Mahjong, he dismissed him indifferently and even told him to take the bus back. Hadn't his attitude changed a bit too quickly?
Sitting on the bus, Peter recalled all the know-how about officialdom and office politics he had read, and then smacked his thigh.
Now Peter was beginning to understand Henry Ford's thoughts.
Clearly, his actions were favorable to Henry Ford, who indeed had the intention of grooming him. But, being a cautious man, especially after his mistress's betrayal had rattled him, Ford had become more careful in his dealings, putting Peter through various tests.
