Chapter 368: Do You Want a Full-Scale War!
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Large-scale advertising on the Global Times:
"The Caesars Palace Hotel and the Venetian Hotel in Las Vegas will have their grand openings on August 5, accompanied by a spectacular opening ceremony."
"In the Caesars Palace Performance Hall, there will be multiple concerts featuring Ava Gardner, Marilyn Monroe, Johnny Fontaine, Judy Garland, and all finalists from the previous two super idol competitions."
"The Grand Hotel will host the Victoria's Secret Angel Show, a national underwear model contest, for a week, becoming an annual event."
"The Hardy Group will present the National Boxing Competition, featuring the nation's most renowned boxers. Betting on promising boxers will be available."
"Both Caesars Palace and the Venetian Hotel will host TV lottery events every 2 hours, with eight games throughout the day, in collaboration with the Hardy Hotel."
"Both hotels feature luxury shopping areas with a wide range of international brands, offering a complete luxury shopping experience."
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The Caesars Palace and Venetian Hotel are making waves, boasting larger spaces and more opulent interiors than the original Hardy Hotel Casino. With a plethora of games, patrons could spend days inside without ever needing to leave.
The Hardy Group is operating at full capacity, sending out four to five thousand invitations to government officials, parliamentarians, business partners, and associates from the seven major consortia. Responses have been overwhelmingly positive.
Hollywood stars have also been invited. As Hardy is the chairman of the Actors Guild, these stars are eager to attend to maintain their professional relationships.
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Monroe has returned to Los Angeles after completing the film "Passionate." She seeks out Hardy immediately.
In the bedroom, Monroe clings to Hardy, her emotions running high. Hardy, unfazed, allows her to take her time before continuing their intimate moments.
Afterward, Monroe leans contentedly next to Hardy, discussing the upcoming events. "With the casinos opening and concerts scheduled, you're the main attraction."
Hardy informs Monroe that the performance team will meet with her the next day to discuss rehearsals, choreography, and effects. Monroe agrees, determined to excel.
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In the meantime, Hardy's two new supermarket chains in Los Angeles have opened. He plans to visit them and is accompanied by Taylor. As Taylor waits outside, Nick Hilton, a prominent heir of the Hilton family, approaches in a sports car.
Nick, who has been persistently pursuing Taylor, offers her a ride, but Taylor declines. She has previously rejected his advances and firmly informed him that she has a boyfriend.
When Hardy arrives in a convoy that includes a Ford and a Rolls-Royce, Taylor proudly gets into the car. Nick, observing the luxury, is astonished but remains unaware of Hardy's identity.
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As Hardy and Taylor shop at the new supermarket, they find the store well-organized and busy. Hardy notices security personnel monitoring for shoplifters, a tactic he finds effective in preventing theft.
After their shopping trip, Hardy calls Andy. He instructs Andy to contact Conrad Hilton and inform him that if Nick Hilton continues to harass Taylor, it will lead to a full-scale war against the Hilton Group.
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Conrad Hilton, upon receiving Andy's call, is alarmed. The term "full-scale war" signifies an all-out conflict, involving official, economic, and covert tactics. Given Hardy's influence and resources, Hilton realizes the potential consequences for his family's business.
Conrad Hilton, angered and concerned, immediately demands that his son, Nick, be found and brought to him. He understands the gravity of the situation and the risk of escalating tensions with Hardy.
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Conrad Hilton curses his son under his breath, recognizing the threat that Nick's actions pose. He instructs his secretary to mobilize the team and find Nick as soon as possible.
The stakes are high, and Conrad Hilton knows that the Hilton family's position could be severely compromised if Hardy's threat is carried out.