Reborn in America: Starting as a California Resident

Henry gazed at the young woman before him who bore a striking resemblance to Mrs. Mellon, and immediately knew her identity—she must be Paul Mellon's granddaughter.

"Henry, I've heard that you've achieved remarkable success in the software industry, which makes me very interested."

Can you tell me how you get those creative inspirations?

Arya's voice was soft and full of expectation. Before Henry could respond, she took a step and came to within half a meter of him.

"Miss Aria..."

Henry sensed her unusual enthusiasm, so he turned slightly to the side and took a step back, trying to create some distance between them.

Henry has always maintained a cautious attitude towards socialites and ladies of high society in America.

Because once women from these families are involved, a series of complicated and tangled troubles often follow.

These people are in a completely different situation from Diana.

Although Diana came from a decent background, she could only be considered a third-rate figure in Western society.

Even though the latter eventually married into the English royal family and became Charles's wife, Henry did not feel too much pressure.

After all, no matter how powerful the Windsor family is, they cannot pose a real threat to him.

However, the situation is completely different when dealing with a heiress like Aria from a long-established American aristocratic family.

The hidden power behind these families was enough to make him hesitate.

Getting entangled with these rich girls would be far too costly.

If not handled properly, it can lead to endless troubles.

Unless the other party actively requests that he is not responsible, he will never rashly cross the line before his great cause is accomplished.

"I am honored that you are interested in my work, but I think this kind of discussion is more appropriate in a more formal setting."

Besides, there are many people here waiting to speak with Mrs. Mellon.

Henry skillfully changed the subject and looked around, noticing that there were indeed many people patiently waiting for their chance to meet Mrs. Mellon.

He politely directed Arya's gaze toward the crowd, thereby indicating that this was not the best time to delve deeper into the matter.

Arya smiled and replied, "Of course, Henry, I completely understand."

However, a barely perceptible hint of disappointment flashed in her eyes.

"Then, could you please leave me your contact information?"

We can discuss this in detail at another time.

Henry nodded in agreement, then took a business card from his pocket and handed it to Arya.

"This is my business card, with my contact information on it."

If you have any questions about technology or business, please feel free to contact me.

Aria took the business card, looked at it carefully, and then gently put it into her handbag, a smile returning to her face.

"Thank you, Henry."

I believe we'll have a lot in common.

"Henry, you've never been keen on participating in these group activities."

You probably don't know any of these people here very well, right?

Let me introduce it to you.

On the other side, Rachel was furious when she saw the provocative look her cousin gave her after accepting the business card.

She forcefully pushed aside Arya, stepped forward, took Henry's arm, and began to introduce him to the important figures present in a low voice.

"Look at that white-haired lady over there, she is Vivian Vanderbilt, the current matriarch of the Vanderbilt family."

The Vanderbilt family has historically been giants in the American railroad and shipping industry. Although they have now shifted their focus to other areas, their influence remains considerable.

The lady in the dark blue suit is Caroline DuPont, whose family is world-renowned for its military and chemical industries…”

Rachel's voice was soft and clear. As she introduced herself, Henry noticed the fragrance emanating from her, a blend of jasmine and lily, clearly a hallmark of some high-end perfume.

Most of the people Rachel identified for Henry were actually mentioned in the information provided by Gloria, and some had even appeared in gossip media reports.

However, without guidance, recognizing everyone in such a gathering of social elites would indeed be a challenge for Henry.

With Rachel's help, he was quickly able to match names with faces.

"Oh~ Look over there."

Rachel pointed to a spot about thirty or forty meters to her right, where several young women were gathered and talking.

Their attire was elegant and sophisticated, making them stand out even in such an occasion.

"The lady in the white off-the-shoulder dress is Catherine of the Horton family. Although the Horton family is not as well-known as the Rockefellers or Morgans, they have deep roots in the textile and retail industries."

Catherine herself is very active, and she can often be seen in charity and social activities.

"And the lady in the royal blue evening gown is Alison from the Sloan family."

The Sloan family is primarily active in the fields of education and healthcare, and they are among the main funders of several top private hospitals and research institutions.

Allison herself is an accomplished physician and also holds an important position in the family foundation.

The last woman in the purple dress is Susan from the Harriman family, which has a long history in railroad construction and financial services.

"Huh? They're coming this way?"

Rachel stopped explaining and turned her gaze to the several socialites who were approaching.

Henry followed Rachel's gaze and saw the important figures she had just mentioned.

"They must be here to see Mrs. Mellon."

Henry speculated that they, like himself and others, had come to pay their respects to the matriarch of the Mellon family.

After all, Anssa's circle is not very large.

The Rockefeller, Morgan, and other families were excluded from the gathering.

The Mellon family naturally became one of the most watched groups tonight.

However, Rachel gently shook her head. "Not necessarily."

They might be looking for Arya.

"Aria?"

Henry was puzzled. "No way!"

They are much older than her!

"Because Arya is a member of the 'Valkyrie Club'!"

"Valkyrie Club?"

"Yes.

This club is composed of young and influential women from within the Onsa ethnic group.

They are either outstanding in their respective fields or are direct descendants of noble families.

Arya's status within the family makes her very popular in this club.

Even women older than her would proactively reach out to her, seeking collaboration or resource sharing.

At this point, Rachel's tone became somewhat agitated.

It seems there are other secrets involved.

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