Reborn in America: Starting as a California Resident

The three then went to an exquisite Italian restaurant, where they enjoyed a culinary feast and briefly discussed their plans for the graduation dinner.

Bruce and Jerry agreed to pick up their respective girlfriends together in the afternoon, then drive around to see famous Los Angeles landmarks, take photos, and record precious moments.

Henry, being a proud bachelor, naturally wouldn't join in the fun.

He planned to use the afternoon to visit Mrs. Jacqueline, who had been so kind to him.

Due to the recent busy work schedule, I have been unable to fulfill almost all the promises I made when I took leave.

He needs to sincerely apologize and offer his remorse.

(Otherwise, the recommendation letter is uncertain!)

Sitting in the moving car, Henry's gaze passed through the window, and as the streetlights shifted, his thoughts drifted back to Rachel Mellon, whom he had met earlier.

It's not narcissism; he genuinely felt that the other person had a very strong sexual interest in him!

This made him wary of the other party's true intentions in coming to California.

Although his career has taken off, it is still just a fledgling bird compared to the massive Mellon Corporation.

Even a top energy giant as large as the Getty family would be severely damaged if targeted by the Mellon family, even if they survive.

What's more, about him?

Moreover, would the Getty family, now facing pressure from these top families, still be willing to go to any lengths to stand by him?

He wouldn't overestimate his own abilities!

These established conglomerates are all ruthless and predatory;

If he attracts their attention too early, Henry might end up being a pawn in their scheme to reap their wealth!

Now, let me explain the current wealthy class in the United States!

Henry broadly categorized them into seven levels.

At the very bottom are families like the Hefners, who founded Playboy in 1953; they have always been at the very bottom of the social hierarchy.

In the eyes of traditional wealthy families, even if they possess enormous wealth, they are nothing more than a family that sells vulgar magazines and are regarded as the lowest of the low.

The second tier of families, slightly better off than the Hefner family, consisted of lower-end manufacturing families such as real estate or regional retailers.

These families are only slightly better than the average elite class in terms of wealth and limited territory. Although they control the means of production, due to the nature of their industry, even if they occupy a place in the American business food chain, they are only at the lower end.

A prominent example is Donald Trump, who, despite his business success as a real estate developer and television personality, was not respected in certain social circles and was even ridiculed by then-President Obama in public.

If it weren't for the political leap achieved through running for President of the United States, the Trump family's social status might still be limited.

The Jerry family is not much better off than the Trump family. Despite their achievements in the retail sector, they are still regarded as newly rich among the top billionaires.

The third level is like Hilton.

These are families that have a certain heritage but lack sufficient wealth.

Although the Hilton family ranked ninth on the Forbes list of richest Americans in 1978 with assets of approximately $1 million, they were still not among the top families in America, but rather a family with a long-standing hotel service business.

Unlike the wealthy families mentioned above, the following are the true American aristocratic families.

The fourth tier consists of cultural industry giants with widespread influence, such as the Disney family.

A cultural industry giant with widespread influence. Although the Disney family's personal wealth may not be as illustrious as that of other billionaires, their social and political influence stemming from their media empire gives them a high overall standing.

The fifth family above the Disney family plays a pivotal role in terms of both personal wealth and the company's global influence.

For example, the Hewlett family of Hewlett-Packard, the Resler family of L Brands, and the Adelson family of Las Vegas Sands.

Their wealth and influence have transcended national borders, making them a significant force globally.

These families not only have deep economic roots, but also play an indispensable role in politics and social status, and can be called "local lords" of America.

It is an indispensable presence in every state or region.

HP is a prime example; it is a flagship company of the California conglomerate in the technology industry.

He is the true backbone of the conglomerate.

The sixth layer consists of the Getty family, to which Henry belongs, along with other energy, military, and medical giants whose shares are extremely concentrated and whose influence extends globally, such as Hunt, Koch, Cargill, Ford, Vanderbilt, Lockheed, Eli Lilly, and Roche Pharmaceuticals.

These wealthy and influential families, with their centuries-old heritage, have accumulated profound historical, political, and cultural foundations, are far ahead in terms of wealth, and play a crucial role in the social structure.

Behind this are hundreds of thousands of employees and their families.

In a country like the United States, which is highly dependent on votes, even a sneeze from these families can send shivers down the spine of American politics.

They are also among the leading families that make up the top ten conglomerates in the United States.

As for the very top, there are only super-rich families like Morgan, Rockefeller, Mellon, and DuPont, who are almost unmatched.

They not only possess unimaginable wealth, but also influence the global political and economic landscape through various means. These families are often regarded as the true centers of power, and their names have even become synonymous with wealth and power.

They are the owners of the Federal Reserve and the main controlling families in this country.

Henry's family was quite powerful, but it depended on who they were compared to.

Compared to the Mellon family, they pale in comparison.

The Mellon family's roots are deeply embedded in the American Industrial Revolution. Their wealth accumulation and political influence have spanned almost the entirety of modern American history. They are among the most prominent banking, steel, and aluminum tycoons in American history, and have participated in areas including fiscal policy formulation and financial cooperation with major economies around the world.

His family members frequently appear on the list of high-ranking government positions.

They are no longer just owners of wealth, but also rule-makers; this soft power is something many emerging wealthy families lack.

If a conflict of interest were to arise, Henry would be completely powerless to resist!

Beyond this food chain, there exists another family hierarchy of contempt, namely political and wealthy families like the Kennedys and Adams.

Their status is unique, with both prominent political backgrounds and accumulated wealth. However, in the traditional circle of the wealthy, because their wealth does not mainly come from business operations but relies more on political status and inheritance, they may be regarded as different from pure business tycoons in some aspects.

However, their weight in terms of political and social influence means they also occupy an important position in the American power structure.