Robert Montgomery, the current president, was groomed by Meyer and was a loyal subordinate. Hardy's desire to become president of the Actors Guild was akin to seizing power from Meyer.
Meyer felt like an old lion being challenged by a young lion.
If it were anyone else, Meyer would have refused without hesitation and retaliated, even against companies like Universal or Warner. He could make them suffer and force them to retract their ambitions.
But facing Hardy, Meyer found himself powerless, even somewhat fearful.
Meyer knew the true extent of Hardy's power. In just two years, Hardy had unified the entire Los Angeles underworld.
HD Security was now stronger than even the LAPD.
The industries under Hardy's control provided him with enough financial strength to support any endeavor he wished to pursue.
