Reborn in America: Starting as a California Resident

"Arthur, where did you get these documents?"

Located at the intersection of Fifth Avenue and 57th Street in New York City, adjacent to Central Park, the "Emerald Palace" is a private club known for its mystery and nobility.

Two white men, around thirty or forty years old, were sitting in a luxurious private box at the far end of the club.

The private room was exquisitely and elegantly decorated, with several classical oil paintings hanging on the walls, and golden chandeliers illuminating the room in a warm yet dignified atmosphere.

On the table sat a bottle of 1959 Bordeaux Lafite red wine, the precious liquid swirling gently in a crystal glass, shimmering with an alluring light.

The man at the front, dressed in a custom-made dark blue jacket, was well-built with neatly trimmed short hair and an undeniable air of nobility about him.

He gently stroked the edge of the folder in his hand, slowly put down the Lafite in his hand, and stared intently at Arthur opposite him with his deep eyes;

There was a hint of tension in his voice.

"Hehe, Richard, where do you think it would be?"

Arthur was tall and slender with fair skin and his golden hair was neatly combed.

Wearing a well-fitting gray suit with a white shirt underneath, the collar casually open, he exuded a touch of untamed charm.

He lay half-reclined on the sofa, one leg casually crossed over the other, gently swirling a wine glass in his hand, his gaze calmly meeting Richard's.

. .

"All right!

You're such a boring guy!

These materials were given to me by George.

"George?"

"That Bush idiot?"

Richard's words were full of disdain and contempt.

In Richard Rockefeller's eyes, George Bush was nothing more than an ignorant little brother!

It's simply impossible for them to have the ability to uncover such secret information.

After all, even he himself was almost fooled about this matter.

"Hehe, of course it's not that simple."

George was just one link in the intelligence chain; the real source was in California.

Arthur said softly, a hint of a smile playing on his lips.

California?

Henry Getty had a good approach.

I knew it! Who would go to such lengths to find out so much about Donald's background?

Upon hearing this, Richard Rockefeller's lips curled into a cold smile, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes, which he quickly concealed.

Seeing this, Arthur gently stood up, raised his glass to Richard, and the two glasses clinked together, producing a crisp and pleasant sound.

"Richard, you're always so perceptive."

Indeed, the document originated in California, specifically from Henry Getty.

Your actions provoked a strong backlash from him.

The recent frequent actions of the House and Senate have attracted the attention of some important figures.

If this is not stopped in time, it could trigger a series of chain reactions.

After saying that, Arthur slowly walked to the window, gently parted a corner of the curtain, and looked through the glass at the brightly lit Fifth Avenue, where the traffic was bustling and the quietness inside the private room was in stark contrast.

"stop?

Are you asking us, the Rockefellers, to surrender to Getty?

Upon hearing this, Richard's expression changed drastically, and he could hardly contain his anger.

He suddenly picked up his wine glass, drank it all in one gulp, and then smashed the empty glass hard against an antique vase next to him.

boom!

With a crisp sound, the vase shattered, scattering fragments all over the ground.

Faced with this scene, Arthur showed no surprise whatsoever;

He simply turned around quietly and said in a calm tone, "No, Richard, you don't need to get so agitated."

The temporary truce with Henry Getty does not signify the defeat of the Rockefeller family.

On the contrary, because you are Uncle David's most outstanding son, your wisdom and decisiveness are unmatched in the entire family.

The family needs you to focus your energy on more important strategic decisions, such as how to maintain a leading position in the global energy market and explore new market opportunities.

As for the struggle with Henry Getty, leave that to me, a less important person."

As soon as Arthur finished speaking, the entire private room seemed to return to calm, with only the bustling city outside the window remaining unchanged, witnessing this silent contest.

"impossible!"

Richard's voice boomed like thunder in the private room. He jumped up from the sofa, his face contorted with rage.

Each word seemed to be squeezed out from between his teeth, heavy and powerful.

"Arthur, do you think I don't know what you're thinking?"

Uncle Nelson is no longer here!

Now and in the future, Rockefeller will be led by our faction.

You, or all of you, should stop daydreaming!

Since John D. Rockefeller founded Standard Oil in 1870, the Rockefeller family has enjoyed a century of prosperity, now in its fifth generation.

Family members are spread across various industries, and their influence extends globally.

The most powerful force, head power, can be roughly divided into three branches:

One was Manhattan Bank, headed by David Rockefeller, the youngest son of John D. Rockefeller Jr., the second-generation leader, and one of the world's top ten banks.

During his tenure as chairman of the bank's executive committee and general manager, David increased the bank's net worth from $2 billion to $3.4 billion.

Furthermore, the Trilateral Commission, which he founded in 1972, has seen its influence grow, with many political figures among its members, and has been dubbed the "shadow government."

The "trilateral" refers to North America, Western Europe, and the Asia-Pacific region.

Arthur's father, Nelson Aldridge Rockefeller, was naturally a pillar of the family alongside David.

He served four terms as governor of New York and accepted President Ford's invitation to become vice president in 1974.

Sadly, Nelson passed away in January of this year.

The political groups he represented either betrayed him and sided with David, or joined forces with the New York Stock Exchange, represented by Lawrence Rockefeller, the "father of venture capital," barely maintaining their remaining influence.

Despite Richard's anger, Arthur remained calm.

She stood quietly by the window, turned around, and her eyes showed no emotion.

"Richard, I understand your feelings."

But the future of a family does not depend solely on the wishes of any one person or faction.

"I do everything only for the overall benefit of the family!"

If you continue to misunderstand that I'm vying for control of the family, it will only give outsiders the impression of our division, thereby weakening our power.

"snort!"

Richard took a deep breath and slowly sat down. Although his anger had not completely subsided, his tone had softened slightly.

He stared intently at Arthur, his eyes filled with a complex expression: "Donald cannot give up like this; he is an important pawn for us in Congress."

If he were to be tried in court by Henry Getty, not only would many of our secrets be exposed, but it would also make other families think we were powerless, damaging the family's prestige..."

Arthur listened quietly, his expression remaining largely unchanged.

He nodded slightly, seemingly considering Richard's concerns.

"In that case, let Donald disappear!"

Donald is no longer worth protecting; he must be let go!

"But......."

"No buts, Richard!"

His collusion with the Rothschilds, his leaking of our energy projects in the Middle East, and his political and business cooperation with communist countries are completely unforgivable!

These actions have seriously threatened the family's interests and may even trigger a larger crisis.

Henry Getty's backing is not to be underestimated. If we were to wage war against him on multiple fronts now, regardless of whether we could win or not, we would pay a heavy price!

Moreover, our main focus is on suppressing those Dixie people in Texas.

If this gets out of hand, it could easily give you a reputation for misjudging people, and then…”

"Alright!"

You decide this matter!!!

Richard replied, his face ashen.

Arthur had hit his weak spot;

No matter how high-sounding Arthur's reasons may be;

But ultimately, wasn't it because Donald abandoned Arthur's faction after Nelson's death?

Now, they've finally got their chance.