Calling Spencer dad had unknowingly pulled their bond even closer. Once that word was spoken, the connection between them naturally deepened. With that, their communication would only increase in the future. Since his daughter loved Arthur so much, Spencer would do everything in his power to protect her happiness. Arthur had no objections to Spencer’s request. In fact, the Gibson family had always given him something precious—a sense of home. That one word, dad, had erased all distance between them, making him feel even more at ease in the Gibson family. At that moment, Nancy and Natalie stepped onto the stage as well. Nancy, ever the straightforward one, grinned. "Arthur, you’ve already called Spencer dad. You better not play favorites." "Yeah, what about me? You treat me like your sister!" Natalie quickly added, afraid she’d be left out. Spencer had never openly expressed it, but how could Nancy, who had shared a bed with him for decades, not know his thoughts? Now, their wish had come true. Arthur was a child they genuinely adored. Regardless of his engagement with Ashley, regardless of his status, they would still treat him as their own. Arthur’s face lit up with a smile. "Mom, Natalie!" he called out warmly. Nancy and Natalie beamed, immediately responding in unison. "Yes!" Laughter and joy filled the air. With the officiant’s enthusiastic voice, they moved on to the ring exchange.Though this was just an engagement, Arthur had taken every detail seriously. This wasn’t just a ceremony—it was a solemn and heartfelt promise. As anticipation filled the venue, Arthur retrieved a delicate box. The moment he opened it, the crowd gasped. They had expected diamond rings. But what they saw was something far rarer. A wave of murmurs swept through the guests. "Wait… is that…" "My god! Am I seeing things?" "What is that gemstone? The color is so vibrant, even more stunning than a diamond!" "The clarity, the size… that’s an absolute masterpiece!" "If that’s real, then its value is unimaginable. It’s worth way more than a large diamond!" "And it’s a matching set! Finding a perfect pair of gemstones like that… the effort behind this must have been incredible." "This is beyond extravagant! People said Arthur was the chairman of Cloudia Corporation—looks like it’s true after all!" "Just how powerful has Cloudia Corporation become? How much do we not know?" "There were skeptics before, but now? Anyone still doubting must just be jealous." "Yeah, straight-up envious." As the guests murmured in awe, even Ashley and the Gibson family were left stunned. Arthur had mentioned that he had prepared rings. But he had never said they would be a pair of flawless Mistralith emerald rings. And such massive ones at that. Just how much were these worth? Arthur took out one of the rings and gently reached for Ashley’s hand.As he slid the ring onto her finger, his voice was firm and unwavering. "Ashley, in this life and the next, I will never let you down." A simple sentence, yet it carried the weight of a lifetime promise. Among the guests, countless young men and women found themselves deeply moved. Tears welled up in more than a few eyes. "This is too romantic! My god! I never expected Mr. Gray to be this kind of man!" "He’s not just brilliant—he’s also deeply romantic!" "He’s so young, but honestly? He’s more thoughtful than ninety-nine percent of men out there!" "How did I not notice him before? I don’t even care if he’s younger than me—I’d still marry him!" "Ashley is the luckiest woman alive!" "I can’t even imagine… If I were standing there instead of her, I think I’d pass out from happiness!" "If only my husband put in even half this effort, I’d be happy for life!" "Where did Ashley even find a man like this?" "Seriously, which gods do I need to pray to for a fiancé this perfect?" "If he treats her like this just for an engagement, how much more will he cherish her after they’re married?" Listening to the crowd, Ashley finally snapped out of her daze. Her eyes shimmered with unshed tears. This was just their engagement, yet Arthur had gone to such lengths to make it special. From the elegant venue to the priceless rings, every detail spoke of his devotion. He didn’t just say he cherished her—he proved it. Arthur noticed the redness in her eyes and smiled softly. "Today is our big day," he teased. "No crying. You should be smiling." Ashley blinked back her tears and broke into a radiant smile, nodding firmly.