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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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ensured at least two went to neutral representatives—a small disruption, but

Teddy wasn’t oblivious. Another silent warning followed

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

forced sincerity. “Ms. Quillen, to be honest, I was thinking about stepping aside and letting the younger generation take the reins.

it would seem like a humble remark.

Tanner, we’ll make sure your wish comes

gaze before he quickly masked

and wisdom texts, each warning that the most

far worse than reading about it in books. Watching Teddy play his role so effortlessly made her skin

a new voice interrupted the

the

key representatives from Nuthana,

he walked in

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

filled the room.

for

had counted on Julian being out of the

to the poisonings,

tall and

vote wouldn’t overturn the election, was a crack in Teddy’s well–crafted narrative–and

he knew it.

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

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to take

in playing along with Teddy’s performance.

toward

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

also stepped forward, ready to

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Julian’s subtle eye movements, Ansel raised a hand and signaled them to hold back. Something about Julian’s expression suggested he was trying to send

Turning to Ansel, he asked, “Mr. Morrison, can I vote first? I’m still recovering, and my doctor

out his phone and added, “Don’t believe

was talking nonsense or about to show a doctor’s

glanced at the screen,

a

feed of his

weren’t about to let

out

voting order is

privileges for anyone!”

his vote for causing

Ansel kept his voice even and replied, “Please return to