Hardy didn't make excuses, opting instead for Lancer to openly admit it as a rescue mission.
The employer was surrounded by hundreds of gang thugs, and the security company responded promptly. They handled things efficiently and directly.
HD Security's motto: Everything for the safety of the employer.
As for whether it was illegal, Hardy was prepared to face any legal challenges. If the police or the families of the deceased wanted to press charges, Hardy would use his powerful legal team to fight the case to the end.
Even if they lost and the pilots were arrested, this whole incident served as massive publicity for HD Security.
There's no employer who wouldn't appreciate bodyguards who would risk everything to save them.
Even if it costs them more, they'd be willing to pay.