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 disruption, but a disruption nonetheless.

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

stepping aside and letting the younger generation take the reins. However, it seems the people aren’t quite ready for me to retire

convincing, almost genuine. To anyone unfamiliar with him, it would seem like a humble remark. Still, Mackenzie knew

we’ll make sure

gaze before he quickly masked it with a chuckle. “Hopefully,

in Mackenzie’s stomach. She had studied countless stories and wisdom texts, each warning that the most dangerous villains often wore the warmest smiles.

than reading about it in books. Watching Teddy

new voice interrupted

the delay!”

Mackenzie’s key representatives

being hospitalized for poisoning the night before, he walked in as if nothing had happened.

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

the room.

calm expression twitched for a

had counted on Julian being out

Anthony dead and several representatives absent due to

tall and ready to

the election, was a crack in

he knew it.

retain their voting rights until the

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take a seat.

in playing

straight toward

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you think you’re doing?!” One of Teddy’s men snapped, moving

forward, ready to intervene.

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

didn’t even blink. Turning to Ansel, he asked, “Mr. Morrison, can I vote first? I’m still recovering, and my doctor told me I shouldn’t be stressing myself out.”

his phone and added, “Don’t believe me? Here, take

people thought Julian was talking nonsense or about to show a doctor’s note.

the screen, his

wasn’t a medical report.

feed of his

weren’t about to let things

delegate out of his mind?”

order

privileges for

say we strip him of his vote for causing a

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