The Tyrant Billionaire

The whole world knew about it, and naturally, his women had also seen the reports.

Ava Gardner was still in Africa, but her movie was nearly finished, and she was expected to return to the U.S. in about a month. When she saw the newspaper reports about Hardy in her hotel, all she thought was how impressive he was.

He had become a British nobleman, and not just any nobleman, but a baron with a fiefdom.

As for the rumors about the princess, what did that matter to her? She was just one of Hardy's women.

As for Irina and Marilyn Monroe, they both clearly understood their place. With Hardy's current wealth and influence, thinking he would marry them was just wishful thinking.

Being Hardy's lover was a possibility.

What would be more appropriate for marriage were those great families, like the Rockefellers, Morgans, or Mellons, or a political family like the Roosevelts. That would be a powerful alliance.

Of course, If Hardy could marry Princess Margaret, that would be even better. At the very least, her status would match his.

Among Hardy's women, the only one who felt jealous was Taylor. After reading the newspaper, she pounced on Hardy, half pouting and half teasing, saying, "You can't marry Margaret. She has such a bad temper and smells terrible!"

Hardy burst into laughter.

"And are you any sweeter smelling?"

"I smell way better than her!"

"Aren't you two best friends?"

"So what? She's trying to steal my man, which makes us enemies."

Hardy pinched Taylor's nose, laughing as he said, "You already know I have other girlfriends. What now, are you planning to defeat them all one by one?"

Taylor's face fell. "I know Ava, Irina, and Monroe are your girlfriends, but that's different. If you get together with Margaret, you'll have to marry her. Margaret won't allow you to have so many girlfriends, including me."

This girl was really thinking ahead.

Hardy chuckled. "You've been involved in the whole process. These stories in the newspapers are just wild fabrications by reporters. What are you so worried about? I'm sure the British royal family will clear up the rumors in a few days."

But Hardy was mistaken this time. He waited several days, and yet no clarification came from the royal family.

This was rather strange.

At Buckingham Palace,

Princess Elizabeth had also seen the reports and was equally surprised. The photos in the newspaper were very clear.

Her sister helping Hardy smooth out his jacket did indeed seem somewhat intimate, especially in such a public setting.

And the photo where the two exchanged a smile—if someone said they looked affectionate, it wouldn't be unjustified. Elizabeth now understood a bit of the backstory between them and knew that most of what was reported in the newspapers was fabricated.

However, she was still puzzled by her sister's behavior.

She knew how headstrong and rebellious Margaret was and that she had never shown any affection towards a man, let alone helped one adjust his clothes so thoughtfully.

She decided to go ask her sister about it and went to Margaret's chambers, where the princess was reading a book.

Princess Elizabeth sat beside her sister and gently asked, "Margaret, did you see those reports in the newspapers? They're outrageous! They're saying you and Hardy are in love. I'm thinking of having the royal spokesperson clear it up."

Margaret's eyes twinkled for a moment.

A hesitant expression appeared on her face. "Sister, actually, after spending time with Hardy, I think he's not a bad person."

Princess Elizabeth looked at her sister in shock.

She had never expected her sister to actually have feelings for Hardy.

Frowning, Princess Elizabeth asked, "When did this all start between you two?"

"It hasn't really started. It's just... there's this special feeling. I like being around him, and he likes being around me, but nothing has been made clear yet."

Hardy still didn't know that he had been "promoted" to boyfriend status.

In Princess Elizabeth's conservative mind, she didn't think Hardy was a suitable match for her sister. She believed Margaret should marry someone from an old aristocratic family, well-educated, and live a traditional noble life.

As for Hardy, Even though he had acquired British citizenship and a baronial title, they both knew deep down that it was merely a transaction.

The British government wanted the money, and Hardy wanted the Cayman Islands.

That was all.

At the end of the day, Hardy was purely an American capitalist, with no connection to the traditional aristocracy.

Princess Elizabeth looked at her sister, unsure of what to say.

This was the first time Margaret had expressed her thoughts about love.

To say that Hardy wasn't a suitable match would be true, but not entirely unacceptable.

It was like a parent wanting their child to score A, but the child only got B. Elizabeth could have sternly refused and shattered her sister's hopes, but she loved her sister dearly. B wasn't something entirely impossible to accept.

And besides, the two were still in the early, ambiguous stages, without anything concrete.

Princess Elizabeth patted her sister's hand and left. After her sister left, Margaret showed a sly smile.

Everything she had said just now was something she made up. Last night, she had thought long and hard. If she became Hardy's girlfriend, she could openly seek him out and have him take her on fun adventures.

It's perfectly normal for a boyfriend to take his girlfriend out for fun. If things went too far and people criticized them, she could simply put the blame on Hardy. Margaret thought this was a brilliant idea.

After leaving Margaret's chambers and returning to her office, Princess Elizabeth thought for a long time before deciding not to address the newspapers for now.

To say she approved?

After all, nothing had started between them yet.

To say she disapproved?

That would cut off any future possibilities.

Better not to take a stance at all.

Sometimes, not stating an opinion is a form of attitude. Many believed that the British royal family or the government would quickly step forward to clarify the situation and put an end to the speculation about a royal family member.