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

Another silent warning followed that he was still being watched.

allowing Teddy’s faction to sweep

tinged with forced 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 to retire

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

Tanner, we’ll make sure

of irritation crossed Teddy’s gaze before he quickly masked it with a chuckle.

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

books. Watching Teddy play

voice interrupted the

for the

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

he walked in

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

the room.

twitched for

counted on Julian being out of the picture.

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

here Julian was–standing tall

though one vote wouldn’t overturn the election, was a crack

he knew it.

his expression neutral, Ansel responded, “Yes, ll representatives retain

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The

Julian to take a

had no interest in playing along with Teddy’s

toward the voting

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you think you’re doing?!” One of Teddy’s

notaries also stepped forward, ready

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them to hold back. Something about Julian’s expression suggested he was

to Ansel, he asked, “Mr. Morrison, can I vote first? I’m still recovering, and my doctor told me I shouldn’t

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

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

at the screen, his

a medical

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

men weren’t about to let things

out

order is randomized!”

special privileges for

his vote for causing

the mounting pressure, Ansel kept his voice even and replied,