A Whirlwind Marriage with the Beautiful CEO

Chapter 2229 The Battle Behind the Votes

Under Ansel’s firm command, the uproar in the hall gradually died down.

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The representatives returned to their seats one by one, though tension still lingered in the air.

Teddy sat down, too, but his eyes sparkled with satisfaction as everything began to fall into place.

He and Mackenzie both knew their base support–each had roughly 230 votes locked in. The remaining 50 moderate votes would decide the winner.

Yet after the earlier spectacle, Teddy had managed to shift public perception just enough. By turning the room against Mackenzie, he had made her look just as ruthless as him.

In a close race like this, even the slightest edge could tip the balance in his favor.

Unlike modern elections, this process remained rooted in tradition. There were no electronic ballots or digital records; handwritten votes were counted on the spot.

Each representative received two cards upon arrival. One displayed their name and title, which was placed in front of their seat, while the other was used to cast their vote.

It was an antiquated system, outdated yet still upheld for the sake of “tradition.”

Before voting could start, formal procedures needed to be followed–lengthy, monotonous, and advantageous to the incumbent.

As the current chairman of the Chamber of Commerce, Teddy was required to give a speech outlining his achievements over the past three years.

This wasn’t just protocol–it was another opportunity for him to reinforce his influence and sway the undecided voters.

Meanwhile, Beatrix and the others anxiously followed the official live broadcast outside the venue.

“Why does it feel like everything is working against Mackenzie?” Beatrix muttered, her unease growing.

deepened the

Anthony, coupled with the poisoning from the previous night, had already diminished their numbers. Several West End representatives hadn’t even shown up–whether they still had the right to vote remained

customarily composed Terence now wore a

the stakes.

of Commerce–it would

clarity. “Magnus, how much does this election actually affect the bigger picture? What happens if Mackenzie wins or

glasses, his expression unreadable.

prefer to be on the same side as you. That’s why I’m hoping Mackenzie wins,”

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but she knew Magnus never spoke without

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wins, it will destabilize Teddy’s hold on power, shifting momentum to Ethan. while weakening Catherine’s support. Ethan already has the upper hand in the presidential race, but Mackenzie’s victory would all but guarantee his win. Of course, the final decision will still be made next

she absorbed

and Mason will realize they can’t win fairly if Mackenzie wins. That’s when they’ll be forced to take drastic measures. When that happens, the final showdown

“So, if Mackenzie wins today, it officially kicks off the real fight for power

Magnus‘ smirk deepened before speaking, “If Mackenzie loses, the entire landscape changes. Some of Ethan’s

brow furrowed. “Would the Chapman Family really turn against Emmanuel?”

making reckless bets. Business and politics go hand in hand.

today, just wait–the true decision–makers in the Chapman Family will step in. When they do,

wasn’t just guessing–he was laying out the playbook before it

of Zovince–are the other three already fully committed to

start with the Tanner

minded explaining things to his sister–if she wanted his analysis, he could go on for days without

“The Tanners only reached the top because of the first Maestro Moretti. Despite Teddy’s current power, their foundation is the weakest among the Four Great Aristocratic Families

will be in danger. The influence he’s built and the private army he’s secretly funding overseas could all fall

If Teddy’s back is against the wall,

Lannister Family? They’re different. Unlike the Tanners, they don’t rely on political influence–they rely on their martial dominance. This election

“Yorick? As in Yorick