Reborn in America: Starting as a California Resident

"Arya, are you really sure about this?"

After Henry's figure completely disappeared from sight, Rachel turned to Arya, her voice carrying a hint of solemnity.

Aria abandoned her previous innocence and her eyes sharpened as she asked, "What's wrong?"

Dear cousin, I also have the right to pursue my own happiness, don't I?

"Aria, since this is your choice, we can only wait and see."

Rachel had barely finished speaking when she turned and left without hesitation.

Arya stood there, with only her friends beside her.

"What an annoying person!"

As soon as Rachel left, Harriman said indignantly.

Catherine looked at Arya and said, "Arya, it seems your plan has run into some trouble."

Aria smiled slightly and said softly, "This is just the beginning."

If this doesn't work out, there will always be other opportunities.

I'm going to find my grandmother now. I'll contact you later.

Before Catherine could say anything more, Allison nodded in agreement: "Okay, that's settled then."

Meanwhile, in the brightly lit, melodious open-air banquet hall, Henry and Gordon stepped into the bustling crowd.

The guests, dressed in elegant gowns, enjoyed a sumptuous feast and fine wines.

Anne and Gloria temporarily left Mrs. Mellon, and upon seeing Henry and Gloria, they warmly invited them to join the group of elders.

This circle, composed of five or six elderly ladies with gray hair, exudes the wisdom and solemnity of age.

Henry politely greeted everyone with his younger cousin: "Good evening, ladies."

I am Henry Getty...Gordon Jr.

"Hello, Henry."

Looking at Henry, who was smiling and neither humble nor arrogant, Mrs. Koch, who appeared to be the oldest person in the room, slowly spoke.

As the matriarch of the Koch family, she had not seen a young person so at ease in front of her and others for a long time!

"It's a pleasure to see you. It reminds me of Fred when he was young."

But you're younger now. I hope you can surpass him.

I am Marie Koch.

Finally, the old lady smiled again and extended her hand to Henry, saying, "I'll say it again, it's a pleasure to meet you."

"Ha~"

Henry smiled, extended his hand to shake the other's, and said, "It's a great honor to meet you."

Henry was already very familiar with the name Koch.

Koch Industries has stood the test of time since the 19th century and has now transformed from a simple chemical fuel supplier into an energy giant covering multiple fields, including everyday consumer goods.

It occupies an indispensable position in the economic landscape of the United States and even the world.

Needless to say, even now, the Getty family, to which Henry belongs, is slightly inferior to the Koch family.

After enduring the long years, the family became even more powerful.

Not only were they not constrained by the capital market, but they also leveraged their capital strength to profoundly influence the political landscape of the United States.

No matter how later generations rank the most influential lobbying groups in America, the Koch family will always have a place.

Their large legal and lobbying teams hold a dominant position in industries closely linked to government subsidies and regulations.

"Hello, Henry."

A gentle voice interrupted his thoughts.

"I am Elizabeth Cargill, and I am just as happy to meet you."

As Mrs. Koch took the initiative to make overtures, the atmosphere gradually became more lively.

Shortly after the two exchanged a polite handshake, another notable guest, Elizabeth Cargill, spoke with a smile.

Unlike Mary Koch, her words were concise and to the point, but her smile was equally warm when she shook hands with her.

Henry responded with a smile: "Hello, Mrs. Cargill."

Unlike Mary, Elizabeth was a true member of the Cargill family, the daughter of its founder William W. Cargill, who represented Cargill, one of America's largest privately held companies. (The other is Koch.)

It is also the "C" in the ABCD group of the world's four major grain traders.

In the future, these two companies may even be comparable to Mellon and DuPont.

Henry then shook hands with the other elders present and introduced them to each other.

Lillian Mars is a member of Mars, Incorporated and a board member of the world’s leading confectionery manufacturer.

Its products, such as Snickers, M&M's, and Tesco, are household names.

Julie McKison comes from the McKison family, a Texas conglomerate that controls the Dallas Republican Bank and has interests in oil exploration, real estate development, and other fields. It is one of the most influential families in Texas.

And there's Emily Ford, representing the Ford family, which is world-renowned for its automobile manufacturing business;

Ford Motor Company is not only a leader in the American auto industry, but also has a wide-ranging influence worldwide.

Without affecting their core interests, these Onsa families did not pay too much attention to the power differences between them.

After all, we're all civilized people, and having more friends means having more options!

Henry, in particular, works in the software industry, which has absolutely nothing to do with these traditional old-money businesses;

They certainly wouldn't mind giving him more praise and encouragement.

After a series of formal greetings and introductions, the atmosphere of the party began to relax.

The topics ranged from the latest fashion items to recent stock market fluctuations, and even some interesting anecdotes within the family—all representing luxury and fun that are out of reach for ordinary people.

Unfortunately, Henry wasn't enthusiastic about it and found himself getting sleepy.

It was precisely his quiet demeanor that drew the attention of all the older women.

"Gloria, Henry is so outstanding, I wonder if he already has a partner?"

If not, perhaps we can act as a matchmaker and introduce him to a few outstanding young ladies.

Mary Koch's voice was gentle, with a hint of inquiry.

Gloria smiled upon hearing this and looked at Henry: "Henry, what do you think?"

Henry paused for a moment, then replied politely, "Thank you for your concern, ladies, but I am not ready to get married at the moment."

I just want to focus on my career first.

"It's good for young people to have goals, but they shouldn't neglect their personal lives."

Marriage is also one of the most important events in life.

If you'd like, we can arrange a few meetings for you; you might just meet the right person.

Gossiping is a woman's nature, no matter how old she is;

Lillian Mars added with a laugh, "Sometimes, beautiful things happen unexpectedly."

"Yes, Henry, we old guys have seen it all, maybe we can help you find the right person."

After all, a good partner can make your career more successful.

Julie McKesson added, "And it would be a wonderful thing for all of us to have a partner from one of our families."

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