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It was an antiquated system, outdated yet still upheld for the sake of “tradition.”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

the tension around her.

had already diminished their numbers. Several West End representatives hadn’t even shown up–whether they still had the right to

customarily composed Terence now wore a serious

understood the

just about the Chamber of

how much does this election actually affect

his glasses, his

on the same side as you. That’s

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smile slightly, but she knew Magnus

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in the presidential race, but Mackenzie’s victory would all but guarantee his win. Of course, the final decision will

nodded as she absorbed his words.

Mackenzie wins. That’s when they’ll be forced to take drastic measures.

slowly. “So, if Mackenzie wins today, it officially kicks

landscape changes. Some of Ethan’s allies might waver, and even the Chapman Family could reconsider their

“Would the Chapman Family really turn

become the wealthiest by making reckless bets. Business and politics go hand in hand. If they back the losing

true decision–makers in the Chapman Family will step in. When they do, they won’t hesitate

sighed, realizing Magnus wasn’t just guessing–he was laying out the playbook before it happened.

asked, “The Four Great Aristocratic Families of Zovince–are the other three already fully committed to Teddy and Catherine? What happens if Teddy

start with

his sister–if she wanted his analysis, he could go on

Maestro Moretti. Despite Teddy’s current power, their foundation is the weakest among the Four Great Aristocratic Families

will be in danger. The influence

slightly. “That said, there’s another possibility. If Teddy’s back is against the

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

expression tightened. “Yorick? As