The conflict between the four families and the Corleones had nearly destroyed the Corleones, but Hardy played a significant role in their survival.
Later, during the chaotic conflict, while they fought the Corleones and conspired to kill Sigel, aiming to seize his assets, Hardy ended up reaping the greatest benefits.
He eliminated Raymond's men and the Irish North Shore gang, uniting Los Angeles under his control and becoming the city's dominant underworld force.
He also took the Flamingo Casino.
Reflecting on the Flamingo,
Originally, Barzini had 13% of the shares, which he traded for the Corleones support of the drug trade.
Damn it, In retrospect, that deal was a huge loss for him.
Ignoring the investment company, the Grand Hotel's annual revenue alone was visible, with a $30 million profit.
With 13% of the shares, that would have been an annual income of $4 million.
