The more Ashley thought about it, the funnier it became. She couldn’t hold it in anymore and burst out laughing. "Hahaha!" Meanwhile, Spencer and Nancy were frozen in place, unable to laugh at all. Their expressions slowly shifted—from shock to pure disbelief. Nancy’s voice wavered. "Ar… Arthur… are you really…?" She couldn’t even bring herself to finish the sentence. It was too surreal. How could this even be possible? Cloudia Corporation’s chairman—a man who had taken an unknown startup and turned it into a corporate giant in just two years. Even Spencer, who had spent years in politics, had been keeping a close watch on this rising powerhouse. That was precisely why he had sent Natalie and Ashley to that banquet. Later, when they had asked about it, neither Ashley nor Natalie had revealed anything. Spencer and Nancy had simply assumed their daughters weren’t significant enough to cross paths with someone of that level. But now… they were being told that the mysterious, elusive chairman of Cloudia Corporation was actually Arthur—Ashley’s boyfriend? This… this can’t be real, can it? For years, the Gibson family had faced nothing but struggles and bad luck. When did they ever get this kind of insane fortune? Arthur’s company might not be directly tied to them, but at the very least, Nancy’s company would never have to worry about stability again! If Arthur was truly the chairman of Cloudia Corporation and if he was willing to collaborate with Walker Group, then losing the government project wouldn’t even matter! More importantly, both Spencer and Nancy had seen how much Arthur adored Ashley. If Ashley stayed with Arthur, then… their family would never have to stress about the future again! Still in disbelief, Spencer hesitated before asking, "Arthur… is this really true?" A once-in-a-lifetime miracle like this… falling on the Gibson family? It felt too unreal.Cloudia Corporation’s astonishing rise and aggressive expansion were entirely due to its chairman’s impeccable vision and strategic genius. The only reason no one knew much about him was that he had deliberately kept his identity hidden. As a result, the world only knew that Cloudia Corporation was publicly represented by Stanley. Everyone acknowledged that the mysterious chairman of Cloudia Corporation was a once-in-a-generation genius. And now… this legendary business prodigy was actually his future son-in-law? This feels like a dream… But the business license Arthur had just shown them didn’t lie. It clearly stated that the chairman of Cloudia Corporation was Arthur! Arthur was starting to feel a little awkward under their intense reactions. He offered a modest smile. "I guess I just got lucky." Well, it’s not entirely untrue. Being born into the Gray family had never been his choice, but the reason Cloudia Corporation had grown into what it was today had a lot to do with his second chance at life. With the ability to "see the future," it wasn’t all that surprising that he had been able to make the right moves at the right time. Of course, some credit also went to Zac. Before his rebirth, Zac had forced him to work from the ground up at Gray Corporation. Arthur had spent two years learning the ins and outs of business firsthand. Combined with his relentless drive and sheer determination, he had gained the ability to build Cloudia Corporation into a massive empire. But moving forward, he would have to rely entirely on himself. The difference now was that he had already reached the top. After everything he had been through, the road ahead would be much smoother. At the very least, compared to others his age, he was already miles ahead of the competition. Spencer and Nancy exchanged a stunned look, still unable to believe what they were hearing. "You’re really the chairman of Cloudia Corporation?" Nancy repeated, her voice full of disbelief. Something this surreal—she wouldn’t have even dared to dream about it.Ashley grinned proudly. "As real as it gets!" With the repeated confirmations sinking in, Spencer and Nancy finally processed the reality of the situation. And then, excitement exploded within them! Nancy was so overwhelmed that her voice wavered. "Ar… Arthur… Ashley… this isn’t a dream, is it?" Spencer, on the other hand, couldn’t even sit still. He jumped to his feet and rushed over to Arthur, grasping his hand tightly. "Arthur… oh my god… I… I—" He was so overjoyed that he couldn’t even string a full sentence together. Arthur and Ashley were still young, but Spencer could see that they were both more mature than most—especially Arthur. From the moment Arthur entered their home, his calm and composed presence had stood out. It was something far beyond what one would expect from an ordinary eighteen-year-old. He wasn’t just poised—he was also humble. And the way he cherished Ashley was something Spencer and Nancy had witnessed firsthand. As a father, Spencer wanted nothing more than for his daughter to find a good life partner. As a man, he knew just how rare someone like Arthur was. He hadn’t intended to lose his composure in front of his future son-in-law, but the excitement had hit him too suddenly. For years, he had worried that, given his personality and the Gibson family’s struggles, his daughters would have trouble finding a strong and dependable partner.