Chapter 317: Proposal on the Spot

Summer chuckled nervously, murmuring, “Just dealing with the media.”

Francis was puzzled. How could Mr. Graham not be upset about hearing his rival’s name? Instead, Fraser seemed rather pleased.

Francis had hoped to stir up a confrontation between Fraser and Lucas during the interview—imagining a month’s worth of headlines for “The Insider Report.”

Francis coughed and straightened up. “Mr. Graham, aren’t you jealous?”

Fraser’s voice was lazily nonchalant. “Why would I be jealous of myself?”

The audience erupted again.

“That means the boyfriend Summer just described is Mr. Graham!”

“Really?”

“Isn’t it supposed to be Lucas? I still believe Summer’s boyfriend is Lucas. Mr. Graham doesn’t really fit the ‘gentle’ description!”

“You don’t understand, men can be very gentle in front of the woman they love. My boyfriend is just like that.”

Francis felt like he was losing control of the interview.

“Hehe, Mr. Graham sure knows how to joke. Ms. Stewart was describing her boyfriend as being like Mr. Lucas, right?” He turned to Lucas, hoping for confirmation.

Lucas, with his dark, intense eyes, glanced at the couple intimately seated beside him. Since Fraser had arrived, Summer hadn’t even spared Lucas a single glance. It seemed her eyes, much like her heart, could only accommodate Fraser. Not even a tiny space left for anyone else.

Thinking of this, Lucas felt a deep, aching pang in his heart.

Seeing Lucas’s crestfallen expression and getting no response, Francis awkwardly forced a smile. “Then… then let’s ask Ms. Stewart to clear it up for us. Who is her boyfriend?”

At that moment, Fraser leaned slightly forward, his voice low and relaxed as it traveled through the microphone. “Next month, Summer and I will officially hold our wedding. The global announcement from the…”

This simple statement, amplified by the microphone, resonated clearly throughout the venue. Everyone instantly checked their smartphones. It was written on the top trending list: “Today, the Graham Group officially announced that its CEO, Fraser, and Stewart Group’s Summer are getting married next month.”

After a brief silence, the venue exploded into even more fervent discussion. Lucas clenched his fists tightly, a dark shadow looming over him as if he were drowning in darkness.

Francis was flabbergasted. He had completely misread the situation! What a blunder! His mind racing, Francis quickly tried to recover.

“Fantastic! Let’s give a warm round of applause to Mr. Graham and Summer!”

Cheers and congratulations flooded the live chat.

“Wishing Mr. Graham and Summer a happy and fruitful marriage!”

“Wishing Mr. Graham and Summer love and joy!”

“Wishing Mr. Graham and Summer a lifetime of happiness together!”

Summer also saw the explosive official announcement from the Graham Group. Announcing the CEO’s marriage in a public company would normally require a shareholders’ meeting. And that morning, August and Sharon had caused quite a stir. They seemed determined to oppose Summer joining the Graham family at all costs. Though she relished the thought of seeing Helen distraught, she didn’t want to make things difficult for Fraser.

Summer bit her lip. “Fraser, isn’t this a bit hasty?”

Fraser twirled a strand of her soft hair. “I want everyone to know about us, and I can’t wait another moment.”

Francis, caught up in the excitement of the audience, asked, “Mr. Graham, would you mind giving us a quick interview?”

“Sure,” Fraser responded nonchalantly, holding Summer’s hand and gently caressing her fingertips.

“And when did you first fall for Ms. Stewart?” Francis inquired after a brief pause.

Beside her, Summer heard Fraser’s deep voice. “Before I even understood what love was. It must…”

Summer tightened her grip on his hand.

“A long time ago? You mean, since you were kids? Were Mr. Graham and Ms. Stewart childhood sweethearts?”

The image of childhood sweethearts filled the minds of Francis and the audience.

Fraser quirked an eyebrow, his dark eyes lazily focused on the woman next to him. “Something like that.”

Summer frowned, thinking he was just playing up for the interview.

Francis pressed on, “What do you like about Ms. Stewart?”

Fraser looked at Summer with a half-smile, toying with her soft hair. “She’s beautiful.”