Given that they all knew they had better standing than him, they couldn’t understand how he had the nerve to say such a thing.


    As if anticipating their skepticism, Leo added, "Well, with the Hendrix influence, should you still be worried about those people resorting to underhanded tactics at the airport? Bribing officers or higher-ups to dy Hera’s flight, even when she’s flying on a private ne?"


    No one answered him, as that was exactly what they were all thinking.


    Leo snorted. "Pathetic. Don’t forget, the Hendrix and the Avery families joined forces to buy the airport where those airlines lease all their facilities—including the Montague’s."


    There was a hint of amusement and arrogance in his voice, as if he were reminding them that, in the end, he was still the biggest winner among them.


    After all, the airport Leo was referring to was internationally renowned, boasting an unblemished five-star rating.


    It wasn’t just the ster customer service—staff who were polite and proficient in at least two to threenguages—but also the pristine cleanliness, beautifulndscaping that could rival Singapore’s airport, and cutting-edge amenities.


    With high-speed, secure inte, digital maps, assistant robots to guide travelers, and numerous interactive facilities, the airport had be a must-see destination for tourists.


    However, this also made it difficult for anyone to sway the airport staff.


    Much like the Avery family’s operations, the airport offeredpetitive sries and extensive benefits, making it a coveted ce to work.


    Few would risk losing their jobs, as many aspired to hold any position there.


    That’s why it took a coordinated effort from various forces to create problems for Hera’s flight—and they likely spent a substantial sum to influence some staff members inside the airport.


    The reason they went to such lengths was simple—they had no other choice but to force Hera and the National Race Team intopliance.


    If the BMW headquarters caught wind of the situation, those responsible would surely be dismissed and fined for their blunder.


    They were desperate to avoid such a scenario and the inevitable investigation that would follow.


    Upon hearing Leo’s words, Dave, Luke, and Xavier were all left in shock.


    Why?


    Because no one really knew who the mysterious owner of the airport was.


    All they knew was that, five years ago, it had been bought from the government, and ever since, significant changes had taken ce.


    The airport had once been gued by issues, such as staff conspiring against unsuspecting travelers to extort money from them.


    They would frame the travelers and then threaten to report these travelers to the police unless they paid up.


    There had also been incidents where passengers were falsely used of wrongdoing, such as connections to drugs, owning firearms, and other things.


    This had be a major problem, especially with their tourism industry, causing many foreigners to avoid the country.


    Back then, they were all still young, either just entering the business world or preparing to join their family businesses.


    It was both a shock and yet not entirely surprising when they learned the truth: the forces behind the purchase and transformation of the airport were the two powerful consortiums.


    The revtion hit hard, but at the same time, it made perfect sense.


    With the financial might of the Avery and Hendrix families, it was only logical that they could turn around a previously corrupt airport into the state-of-the-art hub it was today.


    Their efforts had not only revitalized the airport but had also bolstered the country’s tourism industry, breathing new life into the economy.


    Once the shock had worn off, Dave shot back, "What are you so smug about? It’s not like you were the one who bought the airport and turned it around!"


    Leo swallowed hard, a moment of frustration flickering across his face before he decided against voicing it.


    He had forgotten that, when introducing himself, he had downyed his identity as merely a manager from the branch family of the Hendrix.


    In truth, he was the sole heir of the Hendrix family, the one who had shaken the business world when he took the reins of his family’s empire.


    Seven years ago, it was Leo who approached Hera’s grandfather to propose the coboration to buy the airport and transform it.


    By partnering with the Avery family, he could reduce the risks and secure the finances needed to bring his vision to life—his first major project, and a way to prove his capabilities to the shareholders who had doubted his ability to lead due to his youth.


    It took another two years after signing the coboration for Leo and Hera’s grandfather to sessfully acquire the airport from the government, as they faced numerous obstacles and opposition along the way.


    Many politicians had long been benefiting from the airport, using it as a hub for illicit activities.


    Only after the Carson family, along with their allies and the military, uncovered major issues—such as drug trafficking—did the Avery and Hendrix families find an opportunity to negotiate a purchase.


    The Carson family, in exchange for help in resolving the longstanding corruption and cleaning up the airport, agreed to the deal.


    However, due to the sensitive nature of the situation, the Carsons and their associates chose to keep the identities of the buyers a secret, fearing the potential spread of the scandal would pull their whole country deeper into the mud.


    In a way, both the Avery and Hendrix families were indirectly backed by the government due to their involvement with the airport.


    This connection was also the reason why BMW and the PGA Tour reached out to politicians to put pressure on the airlines.


    They were unaware of the true ownership of the airport, but the government’s ties to the airport yed a significant role in their decision to target it.