The Tyrant Billionaire

The survey also showed that 85% of viewers watched "Bewitched" during its broadcast.

"Bewitched" is truly a hit now.

Airing four episodes a week, people were hooked. The actors, previously unknown, have now become household names.

ABC was a huge success.

Hardy decided to celebrate. Ever since acquiring the Sigel Estate, he has never thrown a party there. Such a good place shouldn't go to waste.

He invited all ABC staff to a party at the estate to celebrate and relax.

The party was lively.

People sang, danced, and relaxed. Hardy drank quite a bit.

The party went on until 1 a.m. Those who were drunk were taken home by HD Security. Hardy waved goodbye to everyone with a smile.

Once everyone had left,

Irina approached Hardy and said, "Boss, I have something to report."

"What is it?"

"Someone contacted me, trying to poach me to another network. They promised better conditions than what I have now," Irina said.

"NBC or CBS?"

"NBC approached me, but CBS has also contacted other people from our company," Irina explained.

Hardy frowned slightly.

ABC had just started a week ago, and they were already trying to poach his staff.

"Did they approach many people?"

"Yes, they've contacted many of our people, news anchors, TV shopping hosts, even the leads of 'Bewitched,' offering them better conditions."

"Not just them, but even TV station staff, editors, directors, writers, lighting, stage design, cameramen, and props. It feels less like poaching and more like causing trouble, unsettling our people," Irina added, frustrated.

Hardy chuckled coldly, "They're indeed causing trouble. Seeing our success and loss in viewership, they resort to petty tactics."

"Boss, we can't take this lightly. What if someone is tempted? It's easier to replace staff, but if the leads of 'Bewitched' are poached, we'll suffer a big loss," Irina warned.

Hardy noticed Irina's concern and thought his little secretary was quite diligent. He smiled, "All hosts and artists in the company are under contract with the agency, all have ten year contracts."

"They all have hefty penalty fees. Do you know how much the leads in 'Bewitched' would have to pay?"

"How much?" Irina asked curiously.

"$1 million," Hardy replied.

Irina was stunned. "Such high penalties! Those companies might as well promote their own talents."

Hardy continued, "Moreover, the contract stipulates that even if they leave ABC, they cannot work in related fields or performances for five years, or face high penalties and cancellation of the show."

"Do you think those companies would take such a loss? Haha."

Irina blinked.

"Boss, I'm also a company host. But I don't seem to have such a contract. Am I not as valued as them?"

Hardy looked at the French girl with a smile.

Leaning close to her ear, he whispered, "You know too many of my secrets. Do you think I'd let you leave?"

"If you leave, it's not just about money."

Irina's eyes widened.

If she left, Hardy might eliminate her to keep his secrets.

How terrifying!

At that moment, Hardy staggered.

He had drunk quite a bit, and the cool breeze outside made him feel dizzy and unsteady.

Irina quickly supported her boss.

"Boss, you're drunk. Let me help you upstairs," Irina said, struggling to support the swaying Hardy.

The butler saw this from the side hall but didn't send anyone to assist.

With difficulty, Irina helped Hardy upstairs.

Reaching the bedroom, Irina guided Hardy to the bed.

As they reached the bed, Irina's foot slipped, and they both fell onto the bed. Hardy lay beneath, with Irina on his chest.

Their eyes met.

Irina's heart pounded.

Their lips met.

Restraint quickly vanished.

Hardy discovered that Irina was still pure. But she wasn't shy. She showed 100% passion.

"Boss, is every Barbie doll your princess?"

"Yes."

"Boss, please don't kill me to keep secrets."

"As long as there's no betrayal, it won't happen."

"Boss, I knew you were a big villain!"

"In this world, only villains can live happily."

"Oh~~~"

"Thank you for giving me the most beautiful beginning."

Irina hugged the man's strong waist, her face pressing gently against his chest as she spoke tenderly.

"Why do you say that?" Hardy asked, puzzled.

"My mother once told me that if a woman's first time is with the man she loves and she feels wonderful, she will remember it for a lifetime and be happy for a lifetime," Irina replied.

A woman's sweet talk is more intoxicating than a man's.

Hardy couldn't help but kiss the French girl's hair.

"Irina, I have a song for you. Do you want to hear it?" Hardy asked.

"Yes, yes, I want to hear it."

Irina nodded eagerly.

She knew how talented Hardy was. The script he wrote had won an Oscar, and the song he composed, "Scarborough Fair," was awarded the Oscar for Best Song and has now become a classic among classics.

Now that he has written a song for her, how could Irina not want to hear it?

Hardy sang softly in French.

Irina chuckled softly.

"Your French is not very standard."

Hardy didn't stop and continued singing. After a few lines, Elena stopped laughing and began to listen seriously.

When Hardy finished, he looked at the French girl. "How do you feel?"

Irina's big eyes stared at Hardy.

"When did you learn French?"

"I didn't" Hardy said, shaking his head.

"Then how did you compose a French song?"

Hardy smiled, "Because you are French."

"I wrote the lyrics and then found someone who understood French to help me translate them. I memorized these words, but so many parts are not standard. This song represents the limits of my French."

Irina looked at the man, and her eyes welled up with tears.

She didn't expect,

This man had done so much for her.

Irina was moved to tears.

She hadn't cried when she was bleeding, but now she was crying because she was deeply touched by the man. The highest ideal of French women is to have love.

Previously, she admired and liked Hardy, but this time she was deeply struck by him.

Irina threw herself into Hardy's arms, kissing him passionately.

"Hardy, if one day I must leave you, please make sure to kill me."

After the kiss, Irina insisted that Hardy teach her to sing.