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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first ten votes, he ensured at least two went

silent warning followed that he was still being

to sweep the first 29 votes, shifting the odds

tinged with forced sincerity. “Ms. Quillen, to be honest, I was thinking about stepping aside and letting the

expression was convincing, almost genuine. To anyone unfamiliar with him, it would seem like a humble remark. Still, Mackenzie knew better–beneath the surface, he was mocking her.

we’ll make sure your

Teddy’s gaze before he quickly masked it with a chuckle. “Hopefully, Ms.

She had studied countless stories and wisdom texts, each warning that the

in books. Watching Teddy play his role so

a new voice interrupted

for the delay!”

key representatives from Nuthana, strolled into the

the night before, he walked in as if

as I remember, even if someone’s late, they still get to vote,

the

twitched for a split

Julian being

absent due to the poisonings, Mackenzie’s numbers

was–standing tall and ready to

election,

he knew it.

responded, “Yes, ll representatives retain their

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take

had no interest in

straight toward

3

of Teddy’s men snapped, moving to block Julian’s

also stepped forward, ready to

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eye movements, Ansel raised a hand and signaled them to hold back. Something about

vote first? I’m still recovering,

pulled out his phone and added, “Don’t believe me? Here, take a look.”

talking nonsense or about to show a doctor’s note.

Ansel glanced at the

a medical report.

a live video feed of his family–safe, unharmed, resting comfortably in a

weren’t about to let things

Nuthana delegate out

order

privileges for anyone!”

him of his vote for causing

replied, “Please