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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at least two went to

wasn’t oblivious. Another silent warning followed that

Teddy’s faction to sweep the

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 just

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

make sure your wish comes

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

texts, each warning that the most dangerous

far worse than reading about it in books. Watching Teddy play his role

voice interrupted the moment.

for the delay!”

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

poisoning the night before, he

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

the room.

expression twitched for a

Julian being

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

tall

vote wouldn’t overturn the election, was a

he knew it.

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

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Julian to take

Julian had no interest in playing

straight toward the voting podium.

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

stepped forward, ready

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and signaled them to hold back.

“Mr. Morrison, can I vote first? I’m still

added,

nonsense or about to show

at the screen,

a

was a live video feed of his

Teddy’s men weren’t about to let things

delegate out of his

order is randomized!”

No special privileges

of his vote for causing

and replied, “Please return to