The Tyrant Billionaire

"Now, let's take another look at Mr. Hardy's recent knighthood. Was it really that simple? Mr. Hardy spent $120 million for a small island."

"Everyone knows that a 260 square kilometer island with no natural resources isn't worth such an investment. So why did Mr. Hardy make such a move? As a savvy businessman, Mr. Hardy would never make an unprofitable investment."

"Previously, during his time in Britain, Mr. Hardy invested over $30 million in mainland Britain and more than $100 million in British territory Hong Kong."

"Now, many people are aware that the war in the East is ongoing, and Hong Kong's situation is far from optimistic. Many have chosen to abandon their investments there, but at this time, Mr. Hardy has been aggressively investing and acquiring assets in Hong Kong, playing a significant role in stabilizing Hong Kong's political and economic situation."

"Could Mr. Hardy be doing all this because of Princess Margaret?"

"Let's make a guess: is it possible that the two are in love, and Mr. Hardy has acquired British citizenship, made vast investments in the UK, and received recognition from the government and royal family all to be qualified to stand beside the princess?"

"Otherwise, there's no way to explain why Mr. Hardy would act in a manner so contrary to a businessman's investment principles."

"Perhaps, it's all for love!"

Scandals are always the most beloved by the public.

People read newspapers to stay informed about current events, but they have a natural curiosity and interest in scandals.

And in this case, the subject of the rumor is Jon Hardy, the famous American billionaire, and the most beautiful princess in the British royal family.

Naturally, people love to read such news.

People began to realize that the newspaper's analysis made some sense.

It was understandable that Hardy would invest in mainland Britain, but investing in the risky environment of Hong Kong, stabilizing the situation there, and then spending $120 million on a small, seemingly worthless island in the Caribbean was indeed perplexing behavior.

However, if it was all for the princess, it suddenly made sense.

Some unscrupulous news papers started fabricating stories around this, and their versions were so detailed, with timelines that matched up, making the rumors seem more believable.

Eventually, a full narrative emerged: Hardy went to the UK for business, met the beautiful Princess Margaret, and fell in love at first sight. Princess Margaret, in turn, admired Hardy's talents, and the two quickly fell into a romantic relationship.

But although Hardy was wealthy, there was still a gap in their social statuses. So, Hardy invested in Hong Kong's assets, purchased British government bonds, and lent money to British banks, ultimately gaining the royal family's recognition, British citizenship, and a baronial title.

After obtaining British citizenship and the baronial title, Mr. Hardy finally had the qualifications to pursue Princess Margaret. Everything Hardy had done before this was for that purpose.

One has to admit,

The power of imagination can be terrifying.

The people creating these stories were quite talented.

Yet many Americans actually believed that this must be the case, especially many women, who thought it was incredibly romantic.

It was like a modern day love story between a commoner and a princess, straight out of a fairy tale.

Previously, some had wondered if Hardy's acquisition of British citizenship might negatively impact American interests. But now, with such a love story circulating, all those negative thoughts quickly vanished.

Whether this was a good thing or a bad thing for Hardy, no one could say.

The reports from America soon reached Britain.

They caused quite a stir there as well, given that Princess Margaret was second in line to the throne. If Crown Princess Elizabeth were to encounter any mishap before or shortly after ascending the throne, and without leaving an heir, Princess Margaret could potentially become the future queen of Britain.

Moreover, Princess Margaret had always been beautiful, though her rebellious nature was well hidden from the public, thanks to the royal family's careful management.

Before her love affair with a royal guard was exposed later on, Princess Margaret had always been seen by the public as the perfect image of a beautiful princess.

Like something straight out of a fairy tale.

Now, hearing that she might be in a relationship, and with an American no less, many people couldn't help but feel jealous.

Had this news broken earlier, before Hardy gained British citizenship and his baronial title, it would surely have sparked significant debate and opposition from the public.

But the timing was just right. Hardy had already become a British citizen, received a baronial title, and, according to the newspapers, he had spent millions of dollars supporting Britain's recovery just to gain the opportunity to be with the princess.

Many British citizens now felt that Hardy's actions were worthy of respect and that he had earned the right to court the princess.

When Hardy received a report from his staff and saw the variety of wild stories being published in the papers, he didn't know whether to laugh or cry.

He had invested in Britain because he saw potential in its shipping and luxury goods industries. His sharp eye for opportunity led him to Hong Kong, where he believed the future industries would bring returns tenfold, or perhaps even a hundredfold.

The boldest move, however, was when he spent a fortune to purchase the Cayman Islands. He had no doubt that this acquisition would not only grant him greater authority but also pave the way for immense future profits.

The imagination of these people was incredible. All of this from just a single photograph!

Hardy mused, "These reporters are wasting their talents." He couldn't help but think, "Hardy Films could really use scriptwriters like them."

In Hong Kong.

Victor had also seen the reports about his boss and was quite astonished. "The boss has hooked up with the British princess now? Isn't that Amazing?"

Hardy's gossip and rumors were now spreading wildly.