Initially, Spencer and Nancy had assumed Arthur was just another wealthy young man from South City. After all, he had the resources to buy land and bid on antiques in Seacity. But now, he was saying he owned a company? Even in Seacity, it was rare for someone to be given control of an entire company at just eighteen while still in school. And as far as they knew, there weren’t any high-profile families in South City that fit that description. The moment Ashley heard the words visit his parents, her chest tightened with unease. She quickly cut in, "Dad Mom there's really no need to visit Arthur's parents. His company is completely under his control." He has full control? Spencer and Nancy exchanged another surprised glance. Did that mean his family had entirely handed the company over to him? Nancy, who had experience running a business herself, understood better than most—managing a company wasn’t as simple as just having money. It required knowledge patience and constant decision-making. If the company was only in his name but run by trusted executives, that would be one thing. But from the way Ashley spoke, Arthur had complete authority? He’s still in school. He just turned eighteen. And he’s already managing an entire company? Spencer hesitated before asking, "Arthur, are you actually managing the company yourself?" Arthur shook his head. "No, I have someone I trust running it for me. I’m still in school." Technically, he wasn’t handling the day-to-day operations, but all major decisions were his to make. Managing a company took a lot of time and energy, and he couldn’t afford to dedicate himself to it fully. At Arthur’s response, Spencer and Nancy finally nodded, seeming more at ease. Arthur was the same age as Ashley. She had never been particularly interested in running a business, and at eighteen, she wasn’t equipped to handle one yet. If Arthur, at this age, could truly oversee an entire company, it would completely change how they viewed him.Nancy recalled Ashley’s earlier words and frowned. "Ashley, that’s not right. Arthur’s parents deserve a respectful visit from us." "Your mother is absolutely right," Spencer added, his expression turning serious. "Ashley, that was very inappropriate of you." When Spencer and Nancy brought up the topic again, Ashley became anxious. She shot them urgent glances, silently begging them to stop. She knew how much Arthur’s parents had hurt him. No child wants to be abandoned by their own parents. Bringing this up now, right in front of him, was like rubbing salt in an old wound. She didn’t want to see that sadness in his eyes. Arthur noticed Ashley’s concern, and his heart warmed. He smiled gently and said, "Ashley, it’s fine. I’ve already let it go." Ashley felt a little embarrassed that Arthur had caught on to her silent pleas, but her main emotion was concern. Then she looked into his eyes—clear, steady, unshaken—and suddenly, she understood. He really had let it go. There was no bitterness in his expression. No pain. He had moved past it. Noticing the sudden tension in the room, Spencer and Nancy realized something was off. Nancy’s eyes widened as a thought struck her. She blurted out, "Arthur, are you—could you be from that Gray family in South City—" She stopped abruptly, realizing she had spoken without thinking. She had once come across a news article about the Gray family, but she hadn’t paid much attention at the time. There was always some kind of scandal or bizarre family dispute in the news, and with their busy schedules, she and Spencer rarely bothered with such stories. Spencer, on the other hand, looked completely puzzled. "The Gray family? What’s so special about them?" Arthur’s last name was Gray, so technically, his family was the Gray family. But judging by Nancy’s reaction, this wasn’t just an ordinary family matter.Arthur remained composed as he nodded. "Yes. I’m Arthur, John Gray’s son from South City. But I have severed all ties with the Gray family. They mean nothing to me now." Spencer's eyes widened in disbelief. Cutting ties with his own family? As a father, Spencer couldn’t understand it. Family is family. How could he just walk away? And would his parents even accept that? For a moment, he felt uncertain about Arthur. But then he recalled everything he had observed throughout the day. Arthur isn’t the kind of person who would make a rash decision. Something serious must have happened. Instead of jumping to conclusions, Spencer looked toward Ashley and Nancy, silently asking for an explanation. Arthur noticed their hesitation and let out a small, amused smile. At the same time, he could tell they were being cautious for his sake, worried that talking about the past might bring him pain. It feels kind of nice to have people looking out for me like this. With a calm expression, he said, "It’s really okay. There’s no need to be so careful. It’s all in the past. Life is about moving forward, isn’t it?"