The Tyrant Billionaire

Andy nodded and said "Boss, we're registering the group in Las Vegas. Nevada's low taxes and absence of personal income tax make it beneficial for the company. If the plan meets your approval, I'll formally submit the application to the Las Vegas government."

Nevada, where Las Vegas is located, is one of the best investment environments in the U.S., with no corporate or personal income tax, the lowest business tax in the U.S, and no franchise tax, only a small annual maintenance fee, no share tax, minimal reporting and information disclosure requirements, no public shareholder records, and shareholders, directors, and officers are not required to reside in Nevada or hold meetings there, nor do they need to be U.S.

residents. Directors don't have to be shareholders.

There's another impressive point: Nevada has not signed an information sharing agreement with the IRS, meaning the IRS cannot easily obtain tax information from Nevada companies.

Considering California's personal income tax is 20%, this alone attracts many companies to register in Nevada.

"Submit it. The Las Vegas government will be very pleased. By the way, have you found the headquarters building I asked you to look for?" Hardy asked.

"We found a few places and brought the information for you. If they're not suitable, I'll keep looking."

Andy handed Hardy a file.

Los Angeles has very few high rise buildings, even in the 21st century.

Hardy chose a building in downtown Los Angeles, "Let's go with this building. Renting ten floors should be enough, and we'll turn it into Hardy Group's headquarters with a large neon sign on the roof."

The reason for renting rather than buying was that Hardy found the buildings there unattractive. The chosen building was barely acceptable.

Handing the folder back to Andy, Hardy said, "In the future, we should build a proper Hardy Group headquarters in Las Vegas. I have some land there, but there's no rush; we can wait ten years."

After discussing these matters, Hardy looked at Andy and smiled, "Andy, from now on, you're officially the president of Hardy Group. No one is more suitable for this position than you."

"Thank you for your trust, boss. I'll manage the company well."

"Alright, start forming the management team for Hardy Group. You're better at this than I am." Hardy patted Andy on the shoulder with a smile.

...

It had been a while since Hardy last saw Taylor, so he called her to hang out.

Taylor was thrilled to receive the call and ran inside to get dressed, with Sarah following to help her choose an outfit.

"Which one are you wearing?"

Taylor picked out a long dress and a loose cashmere sweater, paired with a small wool hat, making her look cute and playful.

Hardy's car stopped in front of Taylor's house, and she happily ran over. The driver opened the door, and Taylor quickly got in.

Sarah stood at the door, watching her daughter get into the car, then saw her kiss Hardy.

Sarah's heart fluttered slightly.

She knew what was bound to happen would happen.

Her initial dream was for her daughter to become famous and marry into the upper class. Then Hardy appeared and became Sarah's target, thinking her daughter could marry Hardy.

But within a year, Hardy's development far exceeded her expectations. He had become a significant figure with power, money, and status beyond her wildest imaginations.

"I missed you, Mr. Hardy." Taylor clung to Hardy's arm, acting coy.

"How's the script? 'Beauty and the Beast' starts shooting in a month, right?" Hardy asked with a smile.

"The script is not difficult. The main challenge is the singing scenes. I want to sing myself, so I hired a professional vocal coach." Taylor said.

"If it doesn't work, we can dub it."

"No, I want to do it myself," Taylor said stubbornly.

They first went to a big shopping mall and bought a lot of things, then went to Hardy's estate, where they spent time chatting in his room. Taylor enjoyed the relaxed interaction.

She returned home very late.

When going upstairs, Mrs. Sarah stared at her daughter's behind for a long time.

Luckily, nothing unusual.

The next day, Hardy received a call from Director Nolan. "Ghost" was completed, and Nolan invited him to watch it.

When he arrived, the lead actors, Hedy Lamarr and Reagan, along with HD Film executives, were present. The film, a pure urban drama, had low production difficulty, with only a few special effects that were easily done with current technology.

As the movie played and the theme song of "Ghost" started, the touching scenes captivated the audience.

During the pottery making scene with the song "Unchained Melody" in the background, many were moved, including Hedy Lamarr.

When the film ended, Hardy saw tears in Hedy Lamarr's eyes, while the others applauded enthusiastically.

"Mr. Hardy, this is a great movie. I'm sure it will be a hit," someone exclaimed.

"Wonderful movie!"

Hedy Lamarr approached Hardy and thanked him sincerely, "Thank you, Mr. Hardy, for giving me this opportunity."

Her gratitude stemmed not just from the opportunity but also from his meticulous guidance, especially regarding her acting. Working with Hardy gave her a sense of security and confidence, which significantly improved her performance.

Hardy smiled, "You did a great job. Let's go out for a meal to celebrate."

With "Ghost" successfully filmed, Hardy prepared to market it. His marketing strategies for "Singing in the Rain" had been effective, and he intended to use similar tactics for this film.

His company, now well equipped, launched an aggressive advertising campaign across various media, including newspapers, radio, and billboards, generating significant buzz before the film's release.

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On the day of its premiere, Hollywood celebrities graced the red carpet, attracting extensive media coverage. The event was broadcasted live on TV, further amplifying the excitement.

Inside the theater, as the film played, the audience's reactions were overwhelmingly positive. Many were moved to tears by the emotional scenes, especially the iconic pottery making sequence.

"Ghost" went on to break box office records, becoming a massive hit. Its success solidified HD films reputation in the film industry, and Hedy Lamarr's performance received critical acclaim.