After taking a shower, the two changed their clothes and went to the restaurant downstairs to eat.

"How was it rehearsing at the New York Opera House today?" Hardy asked Ava.

"It is the music palace of my dreams. Countless famous artists such as Salya, Tebaldi, Di Stefano, and Lili Lehman have performed there. I never thought that one day I would be able to perform there. It makes me excited just thinking about it."

Ava said excitedly.

The two ate and talked, but Hardy never mentioned Robin.

Back at the hotel, Ava went into the bedroom to put on makeup, and Hardy picked up the phone and called Mike, "Michael, I'm afraid I can't accompany you to the bank to sign tomorrow."

"What's wrong? What's the matter?"

Mike was a little surprised. They had already agreed today that they would go to the bank to sign for the loan tomorrow.

"I'm going to get some guys from Los Angeles to give a guy a lesson," Hardy said.

Mike was surprised.

"Teach who? Can you tell me what happened?" Mike asked quickly.

Hardy told the story of Robin.

"The singer hired for the movie promotion went to rehearsal yesterday. He saw Ava and wanted to ask her to leave. When Ava refused, the guy threatened to stop the performance. Don't you think I should teach this guy a lesson?" Hardy said.

Mike was speechless.

He now realized that the Hardys were teasing him.

Threaten him not to sign the contract.

Actually, Hardy didn't have to go to the contract signing. Mike was the chairman and person in charge of the company, and Hardy was just a shareholder. Mike could just go and sign it himself.

But he just wanted to take Hardy with him. The two of them had similar ambitions and interests, and had developed a deep friendship during this period of time, becoming close buddies. At such an important moment, Mike wanted Hardy to accompany him.

"Hardy, Los Angeles is quite far from New York. There is no need to call someone from Los Angeles. How about I handle this matter?" Mike said.

"You handle it. This goes against your principles."

Mike once told Hardy that he was unwilling to take over the family business, and even less willing to use gang methods to solve problems.

Mike took a breath.

"I just said that I don't like the gang's style of actively bullying people, but I didn't say that I wouldn't help my friends when they were bullied."

"This is New York, on the East Coast. I am responsible for what happens here. If it were Los Angeles, on the West Coast, you would definitely handle it."

"Haha, I'll listen to you. I'm going to sleep." Hardy said with a smile.

Mike put down the phone with a helpless smile on his face. The Hardys had been trying to trick him, but he actually just wanted to solve the problem himself.

But he turned what he asked me to do into me asking him to do something.

How shameless!

Mike thought about it and called Clementa. Clementa was one of the major subordinates of Godfather Vito Corrion. His position in the family was the head of the legion, responsible for the execution of operations. Although he looked short and fat like a good guy, he was the most powerful person in the Corrion family.

"Uncle Clementa, I'm Mike. I want to ask you for help with something?" Mike said.

"Michael, just tell me what you want to say." Clementa said with a smile.

He watched Mike being born and growing up. He liked Mike the most among the Godfather's three children because he felt that Mike's personality was most like the old Godfather.

"My partner Jon Hardy, whom you met at the last dinner, has a film company in Hollywood. He filmed a movie and is coming to New York to promote it..."

Mike told Clementza the general situation. The basic situation was that Hardy's girlfriend was favored by a singer, and by ignoring him, he wanted to disrupt the other person's publicity.

"It's a small matter. I will take care of it. His body will be lying at the doorstep tomorrow," said Clementza.

"No, my friend said just give him a lesson." Mike didn't like killing people for such a small matter.

"A lesson to what extent? Break both legs and arms or paralyze one side of the body?"

"I don't think it's necessary. Just let him know how serious the situation is and let him do what he should do."

Clamenza put down the phone, touched his fat face, picked up the phone and called the old godfather. This was the first time Mike asked him to do something, and he felt it necessary to talk to the old godfather.

When the old godfather heard that Mike asked Clamenza to teach someone a lesson, his first feeling was relief that Mike was becoming more and more mature.

He used to talk to Mike about family matters, but Mike was always resistant and even did a lot of rebellious things. After returning from the army, he always tried to stay away from his family. He found a job as an editor, only occasionally went home for a meal, and had no contact with his family.

Vito once thought that his relationship with his son would continue like this, but later there was a turning point.

Hardy showed up.

Became good friends with Mike.

Later, the two of them started a company together. He found that Mike had changed a lot during this time, at least he was willing to accept his opinions and the power of his family.

This is the biggest progress.

After several contacts with Hardy, the old Godfather felt that he was a young man with a lot of ideas, capable but not pedantic, with a good sense of proportion in doing things, who controlled the power of the underworld but did not abuse it, and had his own unique insights into the future.

The old godfather is very optimistic about Hardy's future.

Hardy's woman was threatened by a singer, and the old godfather felt that the matter could not be resolved with just a reprimand.

"Clemencea, don't use force against the singer named Robin, but let him know the seriousness of the matter, let him apologize, and then participate in the performance well, after all, he signed the contract." said the old godfather.

"I see," Clamenza responded.

This kind of thing couldn't be easier for him.

After hanging up the phone, the old godfather called someone else again. This time he contacted an old friend in the entertainment industry.

After hanging up the phone, he called his adopted son Johnny Fontaine.

After making a few phone calls, the old godfather felt that it was almost time. He walked out of the study with satisfaction and went to the yard to smoke a cigar and admire the beautiful moonlight.

......

The next day.

Hardy and Ava got up, packed up, opened the door and prepared to go out, only to find the MGM publicity director standing outside.

It looked like he had been standing there for quite a while.

When the supervisor saw Hardy and Ava coming out, he immediately greeted them with a smile, "Good morning, Mr. Hardy, Ms. Ava."

"What's up?"

"Yes, I have something to report to you. It's great news. I received several calls this morning. The first one was from Robin. He said he would attend the performance on time tonight and has already gone to the theater to prepare for rehearsal."

Ava looked at her supervisor in confusion, "What's the matter, Robin?"

The supervisor saw that Ava probably didn't know what happened. He glanced at Hardy and said with a smile, "No, it's nothing. Robin said his throat was uncomfortable yesterday, but it's better today. It will definitely not affect the performance."

"Also, I received calls from two entertainment companies saying that they will have guests performing tonight."

The publicity director became visibly excited when he heard this.

"One is Miss Judy Garland, who happens to be in New York, and she's going to sing 'Over the Rainbow' from The Wizard of Oz at the party."

Ava's mouth opened in shock.

"Really, Judy Garland is coming too?!"

"The other one is Miss Mouskouri, the singer of 'My True Love' from Gone with the Wind. She will also sing the Gone with the Wind theme song tonight."

“Oh my god~!”

Ava couldn't help but scream.

Muskuli is her idol, a real idol.

"There is another one, Johnny Fonteyn, a famous singer, who will also come to sing."

Ava was so surprised that she didn't know what to say, "Why are there so many celebrities coming all of a sudden? Are they invited by MGM? This lineup is too exaggerated!"

The publicity director looked at Hardy and said, "It wasn't hired by MGM. Maybe Ms. Ava can ask Mr. Hardy."

Ava turned to look at Hardy.

Hadi shrugged, "I'm not sure either. I called a friend yesterday, and I'm not sure exactly what he arranged."

The publicity director looked at Hardy, his heart churning. This phone call of yours is really powerful.

Thinking about the humble tone Robin used when he called me this morning, apologizing over and over for what happened yesterday, I really don't know what he's been through.

In addition, big stars and singers like Judy Garland, Mouskouri, and Johnny Fontane took the initiative to be guests and perform. This is definitely not something that ordinary people can do.

He had heard before that Mr. Hardy was very powerful, but it was just hearsay after all. He could not have imagined that this time, the incident would turn out like this.

"I have business to discuss during the day, and I'll go see your performance at night." Hardy kissed Ava and left.

Ava smiled and waved.

The publicity manager looked at the disappearing Hardy and then at Ava, thinking that Ava was so lucky to be with such a man.

The publicity team arrived at the New York Grand Theater. Tonight's performance required intensive rehearsals during the day, and there were several more big stars as guests, and the repertoire had increased, so there was a lot to do.

Ava walked into the hall.

Robin saw her at once.

When Robin saw Ava yesterday, his hormones were secreted rapidly and male hormones occupied his brain, but when he saw Ava today, he only had one feeling in his heart.

fear.

What happened last night is still vivid in his mind.

He doesn't want to die.

This is his simplest thought now.

Robin came to Ava's side and put on what he thought was the softest smile on his face. "Ms. Ava, I'm really sorry for yesterday. I will rehearse well today and there will be absolutely no mistakes."

"What happened yesterday?" Ava asked.

“Ah~!?”

"Oh~~It's okay, I'll go to rehearsal now." Robin quickly left, at least everything was okay.

As long as the other party does not pursue it.

He wouldn't have to get into car accidents for no reason.

You don't have to accidentally go to the hospital and have the doctor cut off some parts of your body.

No need to drown in the sea for no reason.

You don’t have to choke to death from eating, choke to death from drinking water, or hold your breath from not being able to poop.

Mike drove to pick up Hardy. Hardy went up and patted Mike on the shoulder to express his gratitude. Mike looked at Hardy and asked, "How did it go?"

"Don't you know?" Hardy looked at Mike in surprise.

"I don't know, I only made one call yesterday." Mike said.

Depend on,

This guy is even better at pretending than me.

I was accidentally shown off by him.

"Let's go. Didn't you say you had a lot of things to do today? Get it done quickly and accompany me to the show in the evening," said Hardy.