A Whirlwind Marriage with the Beautiful CEO

Chapter 2227 The Election Unfolds

No matter the hidden agendas.

No matter the brewing tension in Zovince.

The sun still rose, and the world moved forward.

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One of the most pivotal events in recent history came with it–the triennial election for the Chamber of Commerce presidency.

By early morning, the area surrounding the Chamber of Commerce building was swarming with people.

Journalists crowded the entrance, cameras flashing as they recorded every moment. Some were even live- streaming, their feeds flooded with comments from viewers eager to witness history unfold.

Everyone knew–this election wasn’t just about the Chamber of Commerce. It was a critical turning point that could sway the presidential race’s outcome.

Due to the high stakes and recent unre

in Zovince, Emmanuel did not publicly accompany Mackenzie to the event. Meanwhile, Quintus remained detained and was awaiting investigation.

Mackenzie arrived with Lexi beside her, flanked by her two elite bodyguards, Anna and Solana.

Though they weren’t as well–known as Rhett or Quintus, their skills were unmatched by most in Chanaea. Against common threats, they were practically untouchable.

Terence and Beatrix were also in attendance, though they entered through a different passage because they were not candidates.

Excitement buzzed through the crowd as eager eyes searched for key figures.

“Look! The stunning chairman of the Nuthana Chamber of Commerce is here!”

At once, the press surged forward, cameras flashing like wildfire.

Anna and Solana immediately stepped in, forming a protective barrier around Mackenzie as reporters shouted over one another.

Their questions came fast and sharp.

“Ms. Quillen, is it true that you’re challenging Mr. Tanner for the presidency?”

“What makes you think you can win? Mr. Tanner has held this position for nine years!”

“As a woman, do you truly believe you have the strength to lead?”

“You came from a second–tier business background–how did you climb this high so quickly?”

“Who’s funding you? There must be a powerful team backing you, right?”

win, what are your immediate plans? Can you give

were relentless, some blunt, others outright condescending.

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at bay, so she remained composed. Had she been with only Lexi, they would have been

opening, she gave Lexi a subtle

immediately stepped forward, raising her voice so the reporters could hear. She announced firmly, “Ms. Quillen will not be taking any questions before the election. If she

expected

words sent a

media took the bait, excitement rippling through the

she made her way inside, instinctively

locked onto a shadow

the

Gautier.

eyes met,

of sight.

to his usual tricks again… Mackenzie

some controlled media here, waiting for her to

ploy, but his mere presence left a sour taste

long after Mackenzie’s arrival, Teddy’s motorcade pulled

of reporters that had bombarded Mackenzie now turned their attention to him—but the

how confident are you in securing

thrived over the past three years.

chairman of the Nuthana Chamber of Commerce, Mackenzie Quillen?”

received, Teddy was met with admiration

Shane shared knowing glances, quickly identifying the

neutral voters, just going

re–emerged and stepped forward to address the media on Teddy’s behalf. “Everyone, please understand–my master, Mr. Tanner, is mourning the tragic loss of Mr. Lestrange and will not be taking questions today.”

smooth

statement. Yet, for those paying close attention, the

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a quiet yet deliberate move–signaling that supporting Teddy also meant recognizing his growing

the game, journalists stepped

to Teddy as if he were some noble

flipping the entire narrative! We’re going to look

everything. If a lie were repeated enough times, it wouldn’t just be believed. It would become the truth.

her jaw. She spoke firmly, “Their manipulation won’t work

the others wore the

them together, silently praying. Mackenzie, you have to succeed… Everything we fought for in West