The Tyrant Billionaire

At the beginning of the show, the female protagonist's life seemed happy—she was married and had children. However, over time, conflicts arose between her and her husband, ultimately leading to their separation. Suddenly, the woman had to care for her children while earning a living, transforming from a housewife into a working woman. She endured countless hardships but could only cry silently at night while holding her sleeping child.

The episode Margaret watched today marked a critical turning point in the series. After enduring so much suffering, the protagonist finally began her rise.@@novelbin@@

The protagonist worked as a waitress in a bar that hosted stand-up comedy performances. While serving, she often watched the performers, occasionally smiling at their jokes. But today, an unexpected accident occurred.

Due to heavy rain, a group of performers skidded off the road, crashing into a roadside barrier. Some were injured, and their car was damaged, leaving them unable to arrive on time. The audience, frustrated, began to grumble.

Finally, the protagonist volunteered, mustering the courage to step onto the stage. She gave herself countless pep talks internally, gathering enough bravery to deliver her first joke. When the audience laughed, she gradually steadied herself, eventually completing her performance.

The audience applauded, and the bar owner nodded in approval, giving her $50—equivalent to her weekly wage.

Outside the bar, the protagonist jumped for joy. She had succeeded, taking her first step toward a new life.

The episode ended there.

Margaret unknowingly watched two episodes in a row. Even after finishing, she still wanted more, eager to see what happened next.

No wonder people loved watching dramas—it was truly captivating.

After just two episodes, Margaret decided to follow the series. However, the thought of waiting for new episodes felt agonizing, especially since she hadn't seen the earlier episodes, and the rest hadn't aired yet.

What could she do?

Naturally, she thought of Hardy.

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As the owner of ABC Television, he must have access to the entire series. She resolved to ask him for the full set and binge-watch it all at once.

The mere thought made her excited.

After finishing the drama, Margaret switched channels to explore other programs, aiming to observe the overall quality of American television.

After watching NBC and CBS programs, Margaret felt that American productions were generally of much higher quality than British television shows.

However, comparing American networks, ABC undoubtedly surpassed the other two. Whether in terms of individual program quality or pacing, ABC had the upper hand.

She then stumbled upon the Las Vegas television channel, which was broadcasting a horse race from the Hardy Racetrack in Las Vegas. The race combined horse racing and gambling. Margaret, a long-time horse racing enthusiast and equestrian herself, was naturally drawn to the program.

After the race, winners gleefully redeemed their prizes. The broadcast announced the next race and provided a phone number for placing bets, step-by-step encouraging viewers to participate.

Margaret was intrigued by the idea of betting via television. She immediately picked up the phone in her hotel room and dialed the number. After a few rings, a gentle female voice answered, asking whether she wanted to open an account or place a bet.

Margaret opted to open an account.

Following the operator's guidance, she completed the process and received her account number and password. The next step was funding the account.

Margaret summoned her steward, instructing him to deposit $20,000 into her new account. This money came from her private funds.

Although she was a princess, she wasn't particularly wealthy. Most of her financial needs—clothing, shoes, and daily expenses—were covered by the royal family. However, her monthly allowance was fixed at 3,000 pounds.

This amount was already equivalent to one or two years' salary for the average person.

While the steward went to deposit the funds, Margaret continued watching the races. The day's horse races concluded, but there was another event scheduled for 8:30 p.m., followed by the lottery draws from three other casinos. During the broadcast, the casinos were introduced in detail.

Margaret was captivated by the luxurious casinos.

The long, seemingly endless shopping streets, featuring thousands of luxury brands from around the world, looked like paradise for women. Just watching the introduction made Margaret's heart itch with excitement.

When the steward returned to inform her that the funds had been deposited, Margaret dismissed him and picked up the phone to place her bets.

Having watched several betting and draw segments, and after seeing the television channel's instructions, she felt confident about how to play. For the upcoming draw at Caesars Palace, Margaret placed 2,000 bets.

Each bet cost $2, totaling $4,000.

Half an hour later, the draw took place. The prize pool was over $160,000, indicating there were 80,000 tickets, but only one winner.

When the winning ticket was announced, Margaret didn't win, leaving her slightly disappointed. However, she quickly picked up the phone to bet on the next draw at the Venetian Casino.

This time, she placed 500 bets.

She didn't win again.

Feeling frustrated, Margaret placed more bets. Time slipped by as the hours passed. By 8:30 p.m., it was time for another horse race, featuring three matches with ten horses each.

There were many ways to bet.

Anyone familiar with horse racing knew how to play, and Margaret was no exception. She picked up the phone and placed bets on several horses she favored.

Out of the three races,

Margaret won one, earning over $3,000. The victory excited her so much that she jumped on the bed, shouting with joy.

After the horse races, more lottery draws resumed.

Hardy's casinos operated nonstop, constantly stimulating people's nerves and encouraging them to keep playing.

And so, a proper princess spent her first day in America completely immersed in Hardy's web of entertainment and indulgence, unable to pull herself away.

By 3:30 a.m., Margaret was utterly exhausted. She leaned back against the headboard, the television still on, and fell asleep.

At that point, her account had dwindled to just over $200.

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