Reborn in America: Starting as a California Resident

"Lord, we are gathered here in Your glory, working together for a common goal."

As it says in the Gospel of Matthew: "For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them."

Today, the three of us are here; may your wisdom guide our hearts, leading us to a just and glorious covenant.

Unlike the conservative forces in the country who made a big deal out of the Yokoi Gunpei incident, Henry was calmly arriving at the "Crown of the Sky" to complete the contract ceremony with Gordon in the presence of old William.

This is the place on Getty Island closest to the sky.

Spanning 200 acres (approximately 81 hectares), the roads are entirely paved with top-grade jadeite ore, and under the soft sunlight, the earth seems to be constantly paying homage to the sky.

Several wide, tree-lined avenues extend outwards from the central 30-meter-high memorial tower, connecting different functional areas like veins: to the east is the family chapel, a Gothic building with its spire pointing straight to the sky, and its interior is decorated in a magnificent and solemn style.

To the south is the library and archives, which house all the family's documents and materials since they immigrated to America;

On the west side is a magnificent banquet hall, used specifically for holding important ceremonies and receiving distinguished guests;

To the north lies a series of memorial halls and private cemeteries, where the most distinguished souls of the family rest in peace.

In addition to these main buildings, the "Sky Crown" also features a sculpture park, observation deck, and leisure trails.

The sculpture park displays numerous works created by renowned artists, including heroic statues commemorating the achievements of our predecessors and art installations reflecting the beauty of nature.

The observation deck offers a superb view, allowing visitors to fully appreciate the surrounding scenery.

The winding leisure trail meanders among the flowers, trees, and shrubs, like a time tunnel leading to the past.

Normally, only members of the family bloodline are allowed to enter this place, except on special occasions such as when the family holds a major ceremony, or when the head of the family holds a wedding or is baptized. Outsiders are then fortunate enough to step into this sacred territory for commemorative activities.

After a solemn ceremony, Henry helped old William leave the family chapel and move to the nearby square, where the grass was lush and the flowers were in full bloom.

As the sun set, it bathed everything in a golden glow.

Looking around, old William's eyes revealed a deep affection for this land;

He patted Henry's arm lightly and asked with a sharp look, "Henry, do you have some reservations about Gordon?"

Or rather, what about the entire Getty family?

Henry paused for a moment, then nodded frankly. "You always see through everything, Grandpa William."

I do have some concerns about Uncle Gordon.

"Is it because of your last trip to Asia?"

Not entirely.

Henry took a deep breath and continued, "Sometimes, I feel a little awkward about my position in the family."

As a member of a branch, I often worry that my interests are not adequately protected.

...

Looking at Henry, who was looking somber and silent, old William's eyes revealed affection for the first time.

"Alas, Henry, no matter how conflicted you are, the fact is that Gordon has become the new master of the family."

As the sole heir of George's lineage, you need to be strong and shoulder your share of responsibility.

I have always believed that your abilities are no less than those of your grandfather.

As for your family, you can rest assured that as long as I am alive, no one will threaten your rights.

After a pause, old William continued, "The first batch of gold will be officially deposited in half a month. If you need it, you can take your share at any time."

"Thank you, dear Grandpa William."

Henry bowed respectfully to old William to express his gratitude, and in his heart he was also impressed by the Getty family's profound heritage and strong execution capabilities.

Originally, he thought that the day that old William mentioned referred to the time needed to send someone to India to check the secret treasure.

Unexpectedly, the other party used this one day to establish initial connections in Ashina Kerala and successfully open, inspect, and transport the gold from a tomb.

How can one not be amazed by such formidable execution and resource allocation capabilities?

Thinking about it now, it's true!

As one of the world's two poles, a core family among the top ten conglomerates, and a Freemason level 33 leader, the Getty's influence has long transcended national borders.

Not to mention, India was once the most authentic British colony;

Which of the current high-ranking officials isn't a sycophant of the Western world?

Now that a country bumpkin has suddenly been summoned by a rich and beautiful woman, wouldn't he be eager to become her dog?

At this point, old William suddenly brought up another matter, "I heard the Kennedy lad recently contacted you?"

"Yes, he said Boston wants to invest in Dream Software and is seeking partnerships with California."

Henry answered directly.

Old William squinted, tapping his cane lightly on the ground with a crisp sound. "When cooperating with these people, you must carefully weigh the pros and cons."

Although they are quite powerful, they are now under sanctions from the Freemason Council.

"To be tried by the Freemasons?"

"Could this be President Kennedy...?"

"That's true."

Old William nodded slowly. "Although the Kennedy family appears to be living a life of great success, they have long been targeted by the Freemason Council."

Old Joseph's ambitions were too great, affecting the interests of too many people.

He thought that by marrying into the Cavendish family, one of the thirteen vampire families, and gaining the support of the Rothschilds, Taft, Russell, Rockefellers, and Hearsts, he could rest easy and act recklessly.

Little did they know that, faced with that bullet in Dallas, the presidential title was nothing but a worthless piece of paper.

The Kennedy family, renowned worldwide and considered one of the four great political dynasties of the United States, was founded by Joseph Patrick Kennedy, the father of the famous president.

Like Paul Getty, he was incredibly talented, yet ruthless!

In 1914, John F. Kennedy Sr. became the youngest bank chairman in Massachusetts.

Subsequently, taking advantage of the Prohibition era in the 1920s, he smuggled alcoholic beverages and earned his first fortune.

They also acquired several Hollywood film and television companies, cleverly "laundering" their illegal gains to make them appear as legitimate income.

The core financial institutions of the Boston Consortium, including First National Bank of Boston, American Film Presale, RKO Pictures, and four other film industry giants, as well as the Chicago Commodity Exchange, were all under his control.

More importantly, even with such wealth, old Kennedy remained ambitious.

With his keen insight, he realized that at the time, the core resources and insider trading information of the United States were all concentrated in the hands of the federal government.

Thus began his path of generous political donations;

He successfully became a close advisor to President Franklin D. Roosevelt and was eventually appointed as the first chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).