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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ensured at least two went to neutral representatives—a small disruption,

Teddy wasn’t oblivious. Another silent warning followed that he was still

tightening, Ansel forced himself to comply, allowing Teddy’s faction to sweep the first 29 votes, shifting the odds entirely

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

it would seem like a humble remark. Still, Mackenzie knew better–beneath the surface,

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

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

and wisdom texts, each warning that

than reading about it in books. Watching Teddy play his role so effortlessly made

new voice interrupted

the delay!”

one of Mackenzie’s key representatives from Nuthana,

the night before, he walked in as if nothing

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

filled the

expression twitched for

had counted on Julian being out of the

several representatives absent due to the poisonings, Mackenzie’s numbers were supposed to be crippled.

here Julian was–standing tall and

election, was

he knew it.

responded, “Yes, ll representatives retain their voting rights until the

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to take

no interest in

he walked straight toward

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Teddy’s men

also stepped forward,

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Ansel raised a hand and signaled them to hold back. Something about Julian’s expression

didn’t even blink. Turning to Ansel, he asked, “Mr. Morrison, can I vote first? I’m still recovering, and my

added, “Don’t believe me? Here, take

Julian was talking nonsense or about to show a doctor’s

at the screen, his breath hitched.

wasn’t a medical report.

a live video feed of his family–safe, unharmed,

weren’t about to let things

Nuthana delegate out

order

special privileges for

say we strip him of his vote for causing a

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