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.

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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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two went to neutral representatives—a small disruption,

followed that he was still being

tightening, Ansel forced himself to comply, allowing Teddy’s faction to sweep the

and letting the younger generation take the reins. However, it seems the people aren’t quite

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

make sure your

before he quickly masked it with

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

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

new voice interrupted the

the

as Julian Summerton, one of Mackenzie’s key representatives

he walked in as if nothing had

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

filled the

for

counted on Julian being out

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

Julian was–standing tall and ready to vote.

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

he knew it.

responded, “Yes, ll representatives retain their voting rights until

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to take

in

toward the

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Teddy’s men snapped, moving to block Julian’s path.

stepped forward,

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

can I vote first? I’m still recovering, and my doctor told me I shouldn’t be

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

was talking nonsense or

glanced at the screen,

wasn’t a medical

his family–safe,

men weren’t about to

this Nuthana delegate out of

voting order

special privileges for

him of his vote

kept his voice even and replied, “Please return to your seat and wait for the draw.”