The Tyrant Billionaire

January 27th.

An auspicious day for travel, wealth, business, and trade.

Hardy was preparing to depart for Hong Kong.

Before leaving, Hardy met with the three heads he was sending to Hong Kong and Japan: Brian Mills, John Wick, and Duncan Vizla.

Each of them was bringing along five men from their teams.

Hardy said to Brian Mills and John Wick, "This time in Hong Kong, you'll need to establish the security division and intelligence network. There's a significant industry there, and the work you'll have to do is considerable."

"We will fulfill the boss's requirements," Brian Mills replied.

Hardy then turned to Duncan Vizla and said, "You're going to Japan. You can start by settling in with the help of The Global Times, but it's a blank slate there, so your work will need to be pioneering."

"Boss, will certain actions that break the law be acceptable?" Duncan asked.

Hardy smiled lightly.

"Outside the U.S. you can let loose; I won't place any restrictions on you. Just remember to be careful. And if you encounter any serious trouble, don't die—find a way to contact me, and I'll do everything I can to get you out," Hardy said.

Duncan nodded.

He liked a boss like this.

The plane took off, heading towards Hawaii. After nearly 8 hours of flight, the plane landed in Hawaii.

The plane was refueled and maintained, and Hardy and the others stayed at a hotel for the night. After resting, they would continue their journey, this time heading directly to Japan.

On the plane, Hardy had lengthy discussions with the three men, talking about what they would need to do after arriving and how to go about their work.

"I'm planning to expand into the Eastern market. Every industry we own needs to be developed there, so focus your efforts on the industries we're already involved in."

Duncan thought to himself.

What businesses did the boss own?

Casinos.

Gangs.

Security companies.

Radio and TV stations.

Banks.

Film companies.

Television manufacturers.

Pharmaceutical companies.

Shipping.

And much, much more.

It seemed like Duncan had a lot on his plate.

After discussing business, Hardy casually chatted with the three men. He first looked at Brian Mills and asked, "Brian, are you married? Do you have kids?"

"Yes, boss, I'm married and have a daughter," Brian replied.

Hardy thought to himself, "It really is a daughter."

"How old is she?"

"Eight," Brian said as he opened his wallet and pulled out a family photo. The little girl in the picture was very pretty.

"She's a beautiful girl, Brian. If you ever want her to act, you can send her to our film company for a trial. I'll have Edward arrange it," Hardy said.

Brian felt a warmth in his heart.

The boss really did care about people.

"No need, boss. I don't want her to become a star. I just want her to live a peaceful and happy life," Brian said.

Hardy nodded in understanding.

Then, he turned to John Wick.

"John, do you have kids?" Hardy asked.

Wick shook his head, "No."

"Are you married?"

John Wick hesitated for a moment before saying, "I once had a girlfriend. She was pregnant, and we were planning to get married. But one day, while crossing the street, she was hit by a truck. I lost both my girlfriend and my child."

Hardy was taken aback.

"How long ago was that?"

"Eight years. Afterward, the war broke out, and I enlisted. I thought I'd die on the battlefield, but I survived, even though many of my buddies didn't."

Hardy could only acknowledge the unpredictability of life.

He patted John Wick on the shoulder, "Ever think about finding someone new?"Nôv(el)B\\jnn

"Not really, I don't feel like it right now."

Finally, Hardy looked at Duncan Vizla. "Duncan, what do you envision for your future?"

Duncan wasn't sure why the boss asked that but replied after a moment, "When I'm old, I'd like to buy a ranch, live off my company pension, and spend my days fishing and raising chickens. I think that would be a good life."

Hardy thought to himself,

You really care about that pension.

"I see. I wish you a great retirement." Hardy said.

Duncan looked at his boss.

He thought Hardy's way of speaking was a bit odd.

But he cared about his people.

He wasn't like the aloof, untouchable billionaire they had imagined.

The plane landed in Japan, at Tokyo's Haneda Airport.

Haneda Airport was currently controlled by the U.S. military, and everything was managed by them. Hardy's plane had filed all the necessary reports in advance, so it landed smoothly.

The ground crew began refueling the plane, but Hardy had no intention of staying in Japan and planned to fly directly to Hong Kong after refueling.

Duncan, along with his five team members, bid Hardy farewell and left the plane. He carried a suitcase with $100,000—funds the boss had given him for operational expenses. Read latest chapters on empire

$100,000.

In the U.S., that could make you a small time rich man. And this was just his operating budget.

Each of his team members carried a heavy backpack, which contained firearms and equipment.

Outside the airport, people from The Global Times came to pick them up.

As they drove through the streets, Duncan gazed out the window at the world outside, feeling like a soldier going behind enemy lines. He loved this feeling.

The boss had said he could operate freely.

There was a lot he needed to do, but his small team wouldn't be enough. He didn't have time to slowly understand the local situation.

What should he do?

The best approach was to recruit a local crew. That was the fastest way to integrate.

And who was the easiest to control?

Gangs. He was sure that Japan must have gangs, so he decided to start with them. If he could subdue a group of gang members, things would become much easier.

He had heard that Hardy had started his career with the help of gangs.

So, in Japan, He would do the same and start with gangs too.