Hardy Empire 1945

The film was finalized. In addition to being the screenwriter and investor, Hardy also retained the rights of the second producer, and the rest of the matter was handed over to the directors of MGM and Hitchcock.

Two days later, the two sides finalized the details and signed the contract

Elizabeth Taylor was sitting on the grass in the backyard in a shorts shirt and shaggy hair, something her mother would never have allowed her to do.

But now she has a reason,

Figure out the role.

Taylor had a revolver in her hand, which she had begged her mother to buy for her, a real gun, though Sarah hadn't fired her.

The gun was pointed at the big tree ahead,

Tyler pursed his lips.

He killed my parents and my sister and brother, and I want to kill him myself! This is a line in the movie, and Taylor is speculating about that feeling.

call!

Pistol put down.

Taylor sighed.

She hadn't seen Mr. Hardy for two days, and she didn't know how the movie was negotiated, and she was worried about whether she could play the role of Matilda.

Although she is young, she knows a lot and knows how difficult it is to determine the actors of a movie, especially the protagonist.

At this time, a servant walked quickly to the backyard.

Miss Taylor, Mrs. Sarah asked me to send you to the front hall to meet a guest.

Taylor frowned.

She didn't like this kind of entertainment very much, especially those so-called noble ladies that her mother knew. They talked a lot about each and every one of them. It was half a day, and she had to sit there and accompany them for half a day.

Who is it?

It's Mr. Hardy. The servant said.

With surprise on Taylor's face, he bounced off the grass and strode to the living room.

Sara was entertaining Hardy at the moment, and the two were sitting in the living room talking.

Sara put a cup of tea in front of Hardy and asked with a smile, Mr. Hardy, how is your communication with MGM these days?

Sarah is most concerned about this matter now, because it is related to her daughter's future.

Hehe, an agreement has been signed. The total investment is 2.6 million. MGM will contribute 1.6 million, and I will contribute 1 million.

Sara listened to Hardy's investment of one million, and the smile on her face became even stronger.

Wealth moves people's hearts.

Hardy was able to spend 1 million to invest in the film, and in Sarah's eyes, he has become a rich man, and his status has improved a lot from before.

Before, I just thought that Hardy, as the assistant to the chairman of Noah, knew a big boss like Mayer, and his strength must not be bad.

Now it turns out that Mr Hardy is more powerful than he knew.

Has the actor's affairs been settled? Sarah asked cautiously.

It has been decided, the director is Hitchcock, and the actor Leon is determined to play Cary Grant. Hardy said.

Hitchcock is a great director, Cary Grant is one of the top stars of MGM, and he is as famous as Clark Gable. It is the dream of countless actresses to cooperate with such a director and actor.

Then may I ask Mr. Hardy, what about the heroine Matilda? Sarah couldn't hide her nervousness and anticipation.

As a producer, I recommended Taylor to Mr. Mayer and director Hitchcock, and they agreed after negotiation, Hardy said.

Sarah was thoroughly excited.

She is a smart woman, knowing that her daughter has no advantage in this role, and it is all up to this Mr. Hardy to fall on Isa in the end.

Thank you for Mr. Hardy's recommendation. Sarah quickly thanked.

At this moment, Elizabeth Taylor ran into the hall, and after seeing Hardy, she ran to him quickly, and said breathlessly, Mr. Hardy, you are finally here.

Why, I haven't seen you for a few days and miss me? Hardy said with a smile.

Taylor was a little embarrassed.

Sleeping these days, she dreamed of Hadi several times.

He suddenly raised the pistol in his hand, Look, Mr. Hardy, I asked my mother to buy a gun for me. I'm practicing Matilda's sense of holding a gun.

At this time, Sarah said: Isa, do you know, Mr. Hardy just said,

The movie thing has been settled, the male lead is Cary Grant, you play Matilda.

Taylor was instantly excited.

Really, Mr. Hardy? Taylor asked Hardy in surprise.

That's right, you're playing Matilda.

what

Tyler screamed and jumped onto Hardy and hugged him tightly.

She is so happy, she has been thinking about this for a few days, and now her dream has finally come true.

Sara saw her daughter jumping on Hadi, and felt that her daughter was rude, but she took it back when she said it. Isa and Mr. Hadi have a good personal relationship, which is only good for her.

In Sarah's heart, Hardy is the person she wants to climb high.

After the excitement, Taylor got off from Hardy, Hardy looked at her and said: Now the cast is confirmed, it is only tentative, MGM is in charge of the preliminary preparations, and when the preparations are almost the same, Director Hitchcock will give you a try. That's when the actor's role is finally determined.

Elizabeth, you should know your own shortcomings, and you will have to practice hard in the next period of time.

Taylor nodded quickly: I will definitely work hard.

After she finished speaking, she looked at Hardy and said, Mr. Hardy, will you still train me? I think your training is very useful.

Hardy smiled,

Yes, as long as I have time.

When do you have time? Taylor asked.

Today just happens to be time.

That's great. Taylor exclaimed happily.

Sarah was sent to the door, watching her daughter get into Hardy's car, waving goodbye, watching the car slowly leave, a thought flashed in Sarah's mind.

In addition to cultivating her daughter to become a star, Sarah's other idea is to marry Taylor into a wealthy family.

This Mr. Hardy is in his twenties. He looks handsome. He is young and rich. He has a career and ability. If his daughter is a little older, marrying him is actually quite good.

Going out with Hardy again.

Taylor was full of joy.

Mr. Hardy, what are we doing today?

Hardy looked at the excited Taylor and asked, Can you ride a motorcycle?

Won't.

Want to try it?

Taylor's eyes suddenly lit up.

Hardy drove to find Big Ivan and asked him to find a motorcycle for him. Big Ivan was so happy in his heart, and the boss asked him to do errands again, indicating that he was not angry with himself.

The motorcycle came quickly, a big Harley-Davidson, very similar to Captain America's.

Send my car back to the security company, Hardy said.

Okay, okay. Big Ivan nodded and bowed.

Hardy got on the motorcycle, Taylor sat behind with his arms around Hardy's waist, and the big Ivan kept waving goodbye. Taylor thought it was very interesting and asked in Hardy's ear:

He's so big and looks very fierce, but he looks a little scared of you?

I once beat him up and starved him for three days, maybe because he was afraid of me, hehe. Hadi smiled.

Tyler laughed after hearing that.

On the out-of-town highway.

The two of them were driving around on motorcycles.

Hardy sat in the back and taught Tyler how to drive a motorcycle, and Tyler yelled excitedly.

against the wind,

Feel the fast and furious.

Back from outside the city,

The two came to the market.

Mr. Hardy, what are we doing at the market? Taylor asked curiously, looking at the dazzling array of goods on the market stall.

Experience the life of a market girl.

The two bought hot dogs and squatted on the side of the crowded street to eat wildly. It was the first time that Taylor ate in front of so many people.

She was embarrassed at first,

But seeing Hardy's gulps, he followed suit.

Hardy also bought beer.

The bottle touched, and the two gushed and drank.

Taylor laughed.

In a grocery store, there were several slot machines and pinball machines, surrounded by many people, Hardy and Taylor finally grabbed one, and the two sat down to play.

The Bill Gang's slot machine business is now all over the Bill Gang and Jewish Gang sites. Bill reported to Hardy that more than 1,500 machines have been released.

Except for all expenses such as share and labor, each unit can earn about 30 US dollars per week, 450,000 in that week, and 2.3 million in a year.

More money than selling.

The two played for a while, and Hardy took Taylor to the market again.

buy fruits.

Buy trinkets.

Play the shoot-to-win toy game.

It's called understanding the world.

Passing a stall selling flowers, Hardy stopped and looked, Boss, what's this potted flower called?

Silver Queen.

The middle-aged boss looked at the pot of green plants and said.

I want this pot.

Pay to take away the flower pot.

Taylor looked curiously at the flowers in Hardy's hand, Mr. Hardy, this pot of flowers doesn't seem to bloom, why did you buy it?

For you. Hardy handed the flower pot to Tyler.

Ah why did you give it to me?

She wished she had received bright roses.

Remember what I said, Leon has a pot of green plants? He will wipe it carefully when he has nothing to do. Hardy is a killer, and his character is lonely and cold, and this pot of flowers represents the other side of his character, the only kindness and kindness. yearning for life.”

You will take care of this potted flower from now on.

Tyler picked up the flower pot and nodded vigorously.

Looking at the time, it was more than four o'clock in the afternoon. Today's training was almost over. Hardy was going to send Taylor back. The two went out of the market to pick up the car.

There is a bank branch not far away.

A white money-carrying truck was parked next to it, surrounded by several security guards with guns, and bank staff carried out two cash boxes from the branch.

Hardy and Taylor walked a short distance away.

He suddenly felt the crisis, hugged Taylor, and hid in the corner of a house next to him, and in the next second.

boom!

There was an explosion at the door of the bank.

Several masked robbers rushed out of a black sedan.

All of these people had machine guns in their hands, and they fired wildly at the bodyguards next to the cash truck. Those bodyguards were bombarded by a sudden bomb just now. One was knocked to the ground.

Some security guards reacted, hiding behind the car and fired back with shotguns.

“Da da da da da”

Bang, bang!

For a while, gunfire erupted in the street.

The people around were so frightened that they lay on the ground. Some people were badly injured by bullets because they were too close. Some people screamed in fright. The street was completely in chaos.

There were originally seven or eight security guards, but two were killed at the very beginning. The robbers came down and used machine guns to kill a few more. Now there are only two or three people supporting them.

Those robbers didn't have time to tangle with them. One guy took out grenades from his backpack, pulled out the tags, and threw them out.

This man was very accurate, and the grenade landed precisely behind the two security guards.

boom!

There was an explosion, and both security guards were seriously injured at the same time.

The robbers ran over and shot the two security guards one by one.

take money!

The robber's black car drove over, and several robbers moved the iron box from the money carrier into their car, a total of four.

A couple of guys get in the car.

The guy who dropped the bomb didn't get into the car immediately, but took out two more grenades, laughed twice, and threw the two grenades into the bank together.

Boom!

The bank exploded twice, followed by screams.

The robber just got into the car, and the black car disappeared in a hurry.