However, regardless of whether Grantham approved, Hardy's security personnel would be armed, and in the future, a large batch of weapons would be brought in.
Hardy also proposed to Grantham that the security company could supplement the Hong Kong police force or even the military to ensure Hong Kong's safety.
Unfortunately, Grantham directly refused.
But no matter what, Hardy would organize his own forces to protect all of his businesses. This was non-negotiable. The British false safety promises would never convince Hardy.
Hong Kong, though a tiny place, had suddenly seen a massive influx of people. And who were these people? They were deserters from both sides of the ongoing civil war in China. These people were an undisciplined bunch, already accustomed to looting, killing, and using force in the war-torn areas of China. Expecting these deserters to start from nothing and work honestly was simply not realistic.
