Both of his daughters were grown now, and this was the reality he had to face. In the past, people had even suggested arranging marriages for them to strengthen the Gibson family’s position. Ever since then, Spencer had been deeply worried. Many nights, he found himself unable to sleep. Natalie was a clear example. She wasn’t exactly young anymore, yet there were no promising prospects for her marriage. The few men who pursued her were simply not worth considering. Fortunately, she had a talent for business and had done well over the past few years. But Spencer’s biggest worry had always been Ashley. Ashley was just as stubborn as he was. Her temper wasn’t great—if anything, she was even quicker to anger than he was. Now, with such a heavy burden lifted from his heart, how could Spencer not be overjoyed? He had never been the type to chase after power and status, but knowing that his daughter would be loved, cherished, and married into a promising future—meant that she would have the life he always wanted for her. After taking a moment to compose himself, Spencer finally calmed down. He reached for Arthur, pulled him back into his seat, and patted his hand. "Good kid… good good good… truly a good kid." At the corners of Spencer’s eyes, tiny drops of joy shimmered—tears of relief and happiness. At that moment, as a fellow man, Arthur suddenly understood exactly how Spencer felt. A man’s greatest duty was to protect his wife and children. The Gibson family had struggled for years, and Spencer had feared that his daughters wouldn’t have a secure future. That concern alone proved just how much he loved his family. This was the kind of love Arthur had always longed for. If the Gray family had shown him even the slightest bit of genuine care, he never would have wanted to hurt them.But unfortunately… that had never been the case. Now, with his worries lifted, Spencer looked younger, as if a weight had been taken off his shoulders. At that moment, Arthur’s respect for him reached a new level. He suddenly understood what it truly meant to be a man who carried the weight of his family. Nancy quickly walked over, gently patting Spencer’s back while turning to Arthur with an apologetic smile. "He tends to overthink things. Don’t mind him." Ashley understood exactly why her father was so emotional. Their family had never been obsessed with power or status. The reason they were so overwhelmed in this moment… was because of her. Her eyes grew red with emotion. Three years ago, when she had run away to South City in a fit of anger, her father hadn’t stopped her. Maybe, in his own way, he had let her go on purpose—to give her time and space to grow. Sensing the room growing heavier with emotion, Arthur quickly shifted the topic. He turned to Nancy and said, "Madam Nancy, you still haven’t told me what project you were bidding on. Cloudia Corporation is expanding in multiple directions right now—maybe there’s an opportunity for us to collaborate." As soon as business was brought up, the emotional atmosphere disappeared, and everyone quickly refocused. Nancy, much like Natalie, had a sharp mind for business. She was professional, strategic, and highly capable. If she hadn’t married Spencer and devoted herself to raising their children, then with her decisiveness and sharp vision, Walker Group might have already become one of Seacity’s leading companies. Arthur had bid on that piece of land, yet almost no one had realized its potential. The fact that Nancy had been one of the few to recognize its value—becoming his only competitor—was proof of her exceptional business instincts. By the afternoon, Arthur, representing Cloudia Corporation, and Nancy, representing Walker Group, had successfully finalized their partnership. They had even ironed out most of the details.Nancy wasted no time—she drafted the contract right away and signed it with Arthur on the spot. As she held the contract in her hands, she still felt like she was in a dream. Ashley chuckled at her mother’s expression. She knew just how much her mother had sacrificed for their family over the years. Her gaze then landed on a box placed off to the side. Without hesitation, she picked it up and opened it. "Dad, Mom, take a look—Arthur picked this out just for you! He spent a long time choosing it!" Ashley’s voice was filled with both pride and a touch of shyness. The gift itself was valuable, but what truly made her heart swell with joy was Arthur’s sincerity and effort in preparing it for her parents. When Nancy opened the beautifully crafted brocade box and saw what was inside, she was completely taken aback. "This… isn’t this the pair of jade ornaments Arthur bought at the auction yesterday?" Spencer, with his years in politics, had seen plenty of valuable treasures. These jade ornaments were pristine—pure white, intricately carved, and undoubtedly worth a fortune. Arthur smiled warmly. "Madam Nancy, you have a great eye." Nancy immediately slid the box back toward Arthur. "This is way too valuable! This was the most expensive piece you won at the auction yesterday. And something like this is only going to become more valuable over time. How could you just give it away like this?" She then turned to Ashley with a look of mild reproach. "Having you both visit is already more than enough to make us happy. You’re still students—why are you bringing such expensive gifts? You don’t need to do that."