The Tyrant Billionaire

After the Houston fighter jet incident, major newspapers like The New York Times, The Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, Global Times, and several tabloids reported on the event. However, it was evident that each newspaper had its own perspective.

The New York Times said: "HD Security, as the largest security company in the United States, deployed fighter jets and opened fire within U.S. territory without any authorization from government departments, causing casualties. This incident raises concerns about the potential violation of laws and whether limitations should be imposed on security companies to prevent excessive use of force."

The Washington Post reported: "According to our reporters on the scene, two fighter jets dove down and opened fire on the gang members without hesitation, killing five or six members instantly and destroying over a dozen cars. The scene was akin to a war zone. The gang immediately scattered in fear, and after the second round of the jets’ flight, no one remained, prompting their departure.

"It’s reported that the families of those killed are preparing to sue HD Security and demand harsh punishment for the two pilots who fired the shots. Our newspaper will continue to follow up on the developments."

The Los Angeles Times, as a partner of the Hardy Group, took a slightly different tone: "According to our investigation, the Super Idol talent group was performing in Houston when they were harassed by local gang forces. The gang attempted to forcibly take Ms. Monroe, and a conflict erupted when two bodyguards from the performance troupe tried to stop them."

"The gang gathered over a hundred armed men, attempting to abduct Ms. Monroe by force. A fierce gun battle ensued, with the two bodyguards resisting valiantly, holding off the gang for more than three hours."

"Just as their ammunition ran out and the situation became dire, two P-51 fighter jets from the HD Defense Company’s flight club arrived. Seeing that the gang was about to break in and kill, they took immediate action, opening fire on the gang, greatly intimidating those attempting to murder and averting a larger crisis."

"A few hours later, additional security personnel from HD arrived in Houston, allowing Ms. Monroe and her performance troupe to safely leave for New Orleans."

Meanwhile, the Global Times unashamedly took the side of their own people.

It wasn’t even a report but more of a battle manifesto: "The Houston ’Cohenheim Gang,’ numbering around 500-600 members, is led by the ruthless criminal ’Cohenheim,’ who is involved in murder, robbery, rape, drug trafficking, human trafficking, extortion, kidnapping wealthy businessmen, and smuggling, among other crimes."

"Today, the Houston police have launched an investigation into the Cohenheim Gang and are making every effort to arrest Cohenheim."

"The Super Idol performance group is a client of HD Security. The company sent two security personnel to protect the troupe. Cohenheim attempted to forcibly abduct Ms. Monroe, and when the two security personnel resisted, he sent over a hundred people to seize her. Their actions severely endangered the safety of those under protection."

"Despite being outnumbered by hundreds of gang members, the two security guards ensured the safety of the performance group. HD Security has rewarded their efforts with a cash bonus of $3,000 each and promoted them to 2-star bodyguards, increasing their monthly salaries by 30%."

"The company also awarded them one week of paid vacation, with a family trip to Miami, all expenses covered by the company."

"Additionally, the two fighter pilots who carried out the mission were awarded $2,000 each for their outstanding performance."

"For ordinary people, facing such vicious gang members leaves no room for self defense. Everything HD Security did was for the protection of its clients. The motto of HD Security is ’We will do everything for the safety of our clients.’"

Many people thought to themselves: This isn’t news; it’s an advertisement.

Rewarding the bodyguards and fighter pilots so lavishly was a blatant sign that what they did was justified and encouraged. The message was clear—security personnel were being motivated to continue taking strong action in the future.

To be honest, these rewards boosted the morale of the security team even further.

Moreover, the Global Times report highlighted something important: the Cohenheim Gang had been rampant in Houston for years, so why hadn’t anyone done anything about it? This time, they were swiftly labeled as criminals because they offended the Hardy Group.

HD Security’s actions were reasonable and legal.

They were dealing with a gang. In the defense of their clients, they opened fire. Many people thought it was entirely justified.

In truth, the public didn’t have much sympathy for gangs.

If anything, they found HD Security’s tough stance against the gangs satisfying, not arrogant or threatening. It was a relief.

Playing the game of public opinion was something Hardy never feared.

In America, no matter how ridiculous or obviously fake the reason, as long as you dared to say it, it could serve as a justification. Some people openly lie, and there’s nothing anyone can do about it.

This is the American way of thinking.

And Hardy had a perfectly valid reason: security personnel dealing with gang members. Is there a problem with that? No, there isn’t.

In Houston, that night.

A group of HD Security personnel, clad in combat uniforms and helmets, armed with heavy weapons, launched attacks on all of the Cohenheim Gang’s bases in Houston.

The gang’s headquarters.

Nightclubs.

Casinos.

Distilleries.

Dock warehouses.

Brothels.

Those who resisted were gunned down by machine gunfire. The rest were arrested and handed over to the police waiting outside. n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

In one night, all of the Cohenheim Gang’s assets in Houston were wiped out.

Over 200 people were arrested.

At a countryside villa in Houston, dozens of security personnel stormed an estate and attempted to capture Cohenheim. He resisted with a gun but was shot dead on the spot, with over 20 bullet wounds. Thus, a once powerful gangster leader met his end.

The next day, the Houston Police Department held a press conference.