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 to neutral representatives—a small

silent warning followed that he was still

to comply, allowing Teddy’s faction to sweep the first 29 votes, shifting the odds entirely in his favor.

sincerity. “Ms. Quillen, to be honest, I was thinking about stepping aside and letting the younger generation take the reins. However, it seems the people aren’t quite ready for me

it would seem like a humble remark. Still, Mackenzie knew

“Mr. Tanner, we’ll make sure your wish comes

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

wisdom texts, each warning that the most dangerous villains

than reading about it in books. Watching Teddy play his

new voice

for the

Summerton, one of Mackenzie’s key representatives from Nuthana, strolled into the hall.

night before, he walked in as if

they still get to vote, right?” he added with a smirk.

the

calm expression twitched for a split second.

Julian being out of the

and Anthony dead and several representatives absent due to the poisonings, Mackenzie’s

Julian was–standing tall and ready

vote wouldn’t overturn the election, was

he knew it.

neutral, Ansel responded, “Yes, ll representatives retain their voting rights until the final vote

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Julian to take a

Julian had no interest in playing

straight toward the

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Teddy’s men snapped, moving

also stepped forward, ready to intervene.

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

“Mr. Morrison, can I vote first? I’m still recovering, and my doctor told me I shouldn’t be stressing myself

casually pulled out his phone and added, “Don’t believe me? Here,

people thought Julian was talking nonsense or about to show

glanced at the screen,

wasn’t a

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

about to let

out of

voting order

special privileges

we strip him of his vote for

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