If she couldn't hit high notes, that's fine she would sing in lower registers. If her tone wasn't beautiful, that's fine the music would compensate for it.
Her advancent to the top four was 90 percent due to the company's packaging efforts.
Ava Gardner looked up, glancing at the man and then at the woman on the TV, and smiled as she asked, "You're affected by her charm too."
"Why do you say that?"
"I can feel it, hee-hee."
Ava looked again at the youthful and seductive woman on the screen and softly said, "I must admit, she really is a stunner. Even I am moved."
Hardy stroked Ava's hair. "In terms of sexual appeal, you're not inferior to her at all. Besides, you have many qualities she can't match. Acting and singing are based on talent; you have that talent, while she only has sex appeal as her gift."
Hearing such praise from Hardy, Ava was very pleased. "Should I take her to the semifinals?"
Hardy shook his head. "She needs a male ntor, that would be more appealing to the audience. Let Johnny Fontaine take her."
"I understand."
Ava lay back down.
Hardy continued to tenderly caress Ava's hair.
Occidental Petroleum Company Acquired by Hardy Group
The Occidental Petroleum Company has been bought out by the Hardy Group. It was not difficult at all, as the oil company was already struggling financially. With a major investor coming in, the owner readily accepted the money and left to enjoy a happy life.
The company actually had decent assets. It had a base on the outskirts of Los Angeles, with over a hundred employees, mostly exploration personnel. The equipnt for detecting and drilling oil was very comprehensive, and it could handle ordinary oil wells.
Additionally, there were several land reserves, primarily in Long Beach, totaling over 3,000 acres, including beach side land and two reef islands extending several hundred to a thousand ters into the sea.
After acquiring the company, Hardy made a special visit for inspection. The site was a barren wasteland, with nothing but grass, sand, and distant oil rigs. The forr company manager, seeing Hardy's arrival, excitedly began to introduce the situation.
"Boss, this land should be able to produce oil. We had it surveyed earlier, and there is supposed to be oil in this area. However, we couldn't find the right spot despite several attempts. The previous owner ran out of money, so the project was left unfinished."
Hardy thought for a mont. When Armand Hamr bought the oil fields, he drilled several high quality wells on the existing land, earning a substantial amount of money. He then continually invested in the international exploration and acquisition of other oil companies and oil equipnt firms, ultimately establishing the 'Western Oil Company.'
Could he have that kind of luck?
Why not try?
Hardy looked at the manager and asked, "What's your na?"
"Boss, I'm John," the manager replied with a smile.
"I'll give you $100,000. This is your last chance. If you still can't find oil, you'll have to leave the company," Hardy said.
John gritted his teeth, "I will do my best, Boss."
For him, this was a gamble on the future of his life.
For Hardy, it was an experint.
The Hardy Group sent several agricultural experts to survey the land in New xico. They concluded that the land was diverse, with barren mountains, ridges, grasslands, and rivers. About 3,000 acres were suitable for cattle grazing.
According to the standard of 8 to 10 cows per acre, this land could support more than 24,000 cows.
The company contacted Armand Hamr, who was pleased to hear that Hardy wanted to et him. Hamr's na is well known among Aricans now. In just three years, he had amassed several hundred million dollars, becoming sothing of a legend.
Hardy flew to New Jersey on his private plane, where Armand Hamr ca to the airport to et him.
Although Hamr was nearing fifty, he was very energetic. After shaking hands with Hardy, he said, "For soone with your fortune, you could have left such small matters as a ranch to your subordinates. I didn't expect you to co in person."
Hardy smiled.
"At the beginning of a venture, I like to inspect the situation myself to see if it is feasible and then set up the operational platform. Generally, once the business is up and running, I hand it over to soone more suitable. My strength lies in market expansion," Hardy explained with a smile.
"That's the best quality of a boss. Only such a boss can expand rapidly. Now I understand why Mr. Hardy has earned hundreds of millions in just a few years," Armand Hamr said, complinting him.
The group arrived at the farm, which Hamr had nad 'Dreamland Estate.'
Hardy saw a herd of Angus cattle on the ranch. Hamr introduced them, "Angus cattle have no horns and are entirely black. This batch of breeding cattle has undergone several rounds of crossbreeding. They are characterized by a stocky build, good at quality, and high at yield, making them one of the world's top beef breeds."
"By the way, where are you planning to raise the cattle?" Hamr asked.
"At the foot of the Rocky Mountains in New xico. I have 8,000 acres of land there, with about 3,000 acres suitable for a ranch, rich in forage and with ample water," Hardy replied.
Hamr nodded, "That's perfect. The foot of the Rockies is slightly colder than ordinary ranches, and it snows in winter, but it is ideal for Angus cattle. You should know that Angus cattle are known for their cold resistance."
Hamr also told Hardy about other details regarding the cattle. By the ti they finished discussing, it was noon. Hamr invited Hardy to lunch, which featured Angus beef steak.
I must say, the beef was indeed excellent, uniform marbling, rich, juicy, and sweet, with a top notch texture.
Hardy planned to start by purchasing 2,000 cattle, including 200 bulls, with the rest being cows. Hardy would have his staff handle the price negotiations.
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