The Tyrant Billionaire

That evening.

ABC aired the first episode of "Super Idol."

A 13 year old boy passionately playing and singing.

A sweet girl singing a magnetic song.

A teenage girl questioning why the judges weren't big stars like Ava Gardner.

A young man wailing horribly, getting kicked out by the judges.

The show was filled with joy, emotion, and excitement, capturing the audience's interest immediately.

As it was the first episode, Hardy watched it at home to see how it turned out. Seeing the performances, Hardy felt ABC had captured his vision perfectly and was confident the show would be a hit.

Even in the future, people loved such shows, and in the 1940s, this new entertaining and relatable program was sure to attract viewers.

The next contestant was a beautiful blonde woman.

Hardy was stunned when the woman introduced herself as Marilyn Monroe.

It was really her.

America's sweetheart, the dream girl of countless men, Monroe.

Hardy recalled Monroe's career, realizing she was indeed in Hollywood during this period, struggling to make a living.

In the show.

Monroe sang a song, but it was just average.
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The judges were divided on whether to pass her.

It was obvious that two judges were swayed by Monroe's beauty, giving her a pass. The last judge gave a somewhat formal explanation, but everyone could see through his pretense.

Monroe's expressions were too seductive.

Her happiness and sadness, pleading and longing, were all written on her face, making it hard for any man to refuse.

Interestingly, the cameraman captured the judge's reactions to Monroe's pleas, editing the segment with particular care.

Hardy just hoped the judge was single otherwise he might get an earful from his wife later.

In other places, this might cause an uproar.

But in America, the audience found it amusing and interesting, not criticizing ABC for being unprofessional.

Monroe took her two tickets and happily left. The camera switched to the next contestant, and Hardy felt the show lost some of its luster.

No wonder she was a timeless beauty.

She brought light wherever she went, and everything dimmed when she left.

Hardy picked up the phone and called Edward.

"Edward, are you watching the Super Idol show?"

"Yes, boss, I am. Do you think there's something wrong with the production?" Edward asked cautiously.

"No, the production is excellent. I have something else to discuss."

Edward sighed in relief, glad the boss was satisfied.

"Go ahead, boss."

"Did you see the girl named Marilyn Monroe on the show?"

"Yes, I did."

"Do you think she can advance in the next round?" Hardy asked.

"That depends on you, boss. If you want her to advance, she will," Edward said.

This guy really knows how to flatter, Hardy thought.

"I mean her abilities," Hardy clarified.

"In terms of abilities, it's tough. She is sweet and attractive, but her singing talent is very average. Her voice and pitch are nothing special. Many eliminated contestants sang better. Advancing in the next round would be challenging for her."

"I agree. So go and sign her up, get her some training, and include a segment on the contestants lives. Film their lives and backgrounds."

"For example, the round faced girl, Patti Page, the divorced mother, Patsy Cline, the lively 13 year old boy, and Marilyn Monroe. Go to their homes, film their lives, and current situations. This will help the audience connect with them and make the characters more relatable."

Edward quickly grasped Hardy's point.

"I understand, boss. I'll arrange for the production team to contact the contestants and make a series of introduction segments."

After hanging up, Edward smacked his lips.

That girl Marilyn Monroe is really lucky to be noticed by the boss.

Becoming the boss's woman is the dream of many Hollywood actresses, and this time, it fell to this sweet and naive girl.

If the boss wanted to sleep with women, he believed half of Hollywood would willingly climb into his bed.

In Hollywood or America, people didn't care about such things.

No one would criticize a star for their private life.

In fact, many envied Ava, Hedy, Taylor, and Irina for being close to the boss, enjoying the benefits.

The boss invested in movies, wrote songs, and helped them rise to fame.

Ava got movies and songs.

Taylor got scripts and movie investments.

Hedy starred in "Ghost," a huge hit, a strong Oscar contender this year.

Irina became a top TV executive and the most famous female host in America.

Now the boss wanted to support Marilyn Monroe, probably because he fancied her. This girl is indeed lucky.

With the boss's support, her future is bound to be bright.

When Edward knocked on Marilyn Monroe's door, she was surprised. Edward introduced himself as the president of HD Film Company, and Marilyn covered her mouth in shock. Seeing the contract, she trembled with excitement.

"Miss Monroe, our boss thinks highly of you and sent me to sign you up. This is a Class C contract, with a weekly salary of $100, performance bonuses, and training to improve your performance on the show. How do you feel about that?" Edward asked with a smile.

Monroe was thrilled with the contract.

"Your boss favors me. May I know who he is?" Monroe asked.

Edward smiled, "Who else but Jon Hardy, the chairman of the Hardy Group, owner of ABC and HD Film Company."

Marilyn had heard of Jon Hardy, now a legendary figure in Hollywood, a billionaire, a big studio owner, and president of the actors union. Having such a figure favor her was exhilarating.

She signed the contract happily.

The contract was for 10 years.

After signing, Edward prepared to leave. At the door, Monroe hesitated and then asked, "Mr. President, can I make a small request?"

"What request?"

"Could you advance me two weeks salary? I owe two months rent," Monroe said softly.

Her eyes carried a hint of pleading.

Edward had just visited Monroe's apartment. It had only one room and a bathroom, with very little furniture, clearly indicating a life of hardship.