A Whirlwind Marriage with the Beautiful CEO

Chapter 2231 The Shift Begins

While the votes were being cast, Emmanuel remained by Ethan’s side, closely monitoring the election via live video feed.

Everyone understood–this wasn’t just about the Chamber of Commerce presidency.

Whoever won today would gain a huge advantage in the presidential race.

As Emmanuel studied the screen, Albin approached him and spoke in a low voice, “Commander Lowe, the task has been taken care of.”

“Good.” Emmanuel nodded in approval and gave a subtle thumbs–up. He thought, With that, one of Teddy’s major schemes is already dismantled.

“Spread the word. Make sure the news reaches the venue,” Emmanuel ordered.

“Understood, Commander Lowe!” Albin responded before slipping away.

Everything was moving into place. It was a carefully coordinated effort involving multiple players who had set things in motion long before today.

Meanwhile, Teddy was still irritated by Ansel’s earlier move.

He had instructed Ansel privately that Mackenzie’s people shouldn’t get a turn until he had at least 30

votes.

Yet, Ansel had already let Jidrus vote early, subtly disrupting Teddy’s plan.

Teddy drummed his fingers against the table. Did Ansel think following my ons suspicious, so he adjusted things slightly?

exactly would look

Needing to reel him back in, Teddy cleared his throat–once, twice, then a third time. Ansel finally glanced in his direction. Teddy raised his glass, pretending to sip

It was a small, seemingly innocent gesture–but Mackenzie wasn’t fooled.

Mater

Teddy believed he was still in control, using Ansel’s family as leverage to dictate the voting

order.

However, Magnus, Stanley, and Terence had already tipped off Mackenzie, and Emmanuel had dismantled Teddy’s leverage well before the election even started.

Unfortunately, Ansel was still in the dark–he had no idea that Teddy’s grip on him was already broken.

A video message greeted him when he arrived at the election hall this morning. On the screen, his family appeared trapped in a dimly lit room, serving as a clear warning.

Teddy’s instructions were straightforward–rig the voting order or face the consequences.

With no choice, Ansel played along unwillingly.

Yet, every part of him resented it.

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ten votes, he ensured at least two went

wasn’t oblivious. Another silent warning followed

to comply, allowing Teddy’s faction to sweep the first 29 votes, shifting the odds

thinking about stepping aside and letting the younger generation take the reins. However, it seems the people aren’t quite ready

anyone unfamiliar with him, it would seem like a humble remark. Still, Mackenzie knew better–beneath the surface, he

Tanner, we’ll make sure your wish comes true.”

flash of irritation crossed Teddy’s gaze before he quickly masked it with a chuckle. “Hopefully, Ms. Quillen.

stories and wisdom texts, each warning that the most dangerous villains often wore the warmest

about it in books. Watching Teddy play his role so effortlessly made her skin

suddenly, a new voice

for the

one of Mackenzie’s key representatives from Nuthana, strolled into

before, he walked in

if someone’s late, they still get to vote, right?” he added with

the

calm expression twitched for a split

on Julian being out of

dead and several representatives absent due to the poisonings, Mackenzie’s numbers were supposed

tall and ready to

overturn the election, was

he knew it.

ll representatives retain their voting

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take

interest in playing

straight toward the voting

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Teddy’s men snapped, moving to block Julian’s path.

stepped forward, ready to intervene.

Finished

subtle eye movements, Ansel raised a hand and signaled them to hold

blink. Turning to Ansel, he asked, “Mr. Morrison, can I vote first? I’m still recovering, and my doctor

pulled out his phone and added,

thought Julian was talking nonsense or

Ansel glanced at the screen, his

a

feed of his family–safe, unharmed, resting

about to let things slide.

Nuthana delegate out of

voting order is

No special privileges

say we strip him of his vote for causing

his voice even and replied, “Please return to your seat and wait