A Whirlwind Marriage with the Beautiful CEO

Chapter 2232 The Comeback Begins

The entire nation was glued to the screen.

It wasn’t just Mackenzie’s allies keeping a close eye on the election–power players like Ezra, Mason, and Catherine were watching just as intently.

They all understood that this vote would shape Chanaea’s future, and once the final count was in, they would need to adjust their strategies accordingly.

Despite Teddy’s commanding lead early on, no one was rushing to declare him the winner just yet.

Watching alone, Gautier clenched his jaw. His mind raced, already calculating his next move in case Teddy

lost.

Teddy leaned toward Mackenzie, his voice laced with false humility. “Ms. Quillen, congratulations! Two votes–just like my past competitors. You’re quite remarkable.”

He didn’t need to say the rest–Mackenzie knew precisely what he meant. Every “remarkable” competitor before she had vanished–and he was implying that she would be next.

Teddy was always careful with his words, never saying anything outright incriminating. His threats were always buried beneath charm and diplomacy.

Mackenzie didn’t flinch. Instead, she met his gaze with a smile. “I appreciate the compliment, Mr. Tanner. Soon, you’ll see–I’m not like them.”

Teddy’s eyes darkened for the briefest moment before his usual smirk returned. “I look forward to it, Ms. Quillen. I’m eager to see what makes you different.”

She didn’t bother responding. The real battle wasn’t in words–it was in the votes.

Then, it began.

“Nuthana’s representative, Ronnie Silverbane, votes for Mackenzie Quillen!”

“West End’s representative, Pippa Dinan, votes for Mackenzie Quillen!”

“Arendelle’s representative, Lorcan MacSanly, votes for Mackenzie Quillen!”

One after another, the tide turned.

Mackenzie’s two votes had skyrocketed to 29 in just a few minutes, nearly closing the gap with Teddy’s 31.

For the first time, Teddy looked unsettled.

The expected votes from Nuthana and West End weren’t what bothered him–those were predictable.

The problem was that the neutral delegate from Arendelle voted for Mackenzie.

One neutral vote could be dismissed as an anomaly.

Two in a row? That was a shift.

mind raced. He knew moderates leaning toward

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mean, Mr. Tanner, the score is tied. Looks like

hold back.

the winner would

mask cracked, just for a moment.

replaced with something far colder. “Don’t celebrate too

cracks in his act were starting

power was truly at risk, the real Teddy was

smirked, perfectly calm.

how this would end.

of being compelled to manipulate votes, capitulating to threats, and constantly looking over his

has triumphed

manipulating the vote as Teddy

results to unfold naturally while discreetly steering

votes Teddy’s way–sufficient to maintain some

Smart move.

had already secured three. Teddy? Only two.

was pulling ahead where it

weren’t just watching anymore. They

camp took notice–and they

most of the recent votes from Nuthana and

This isn’t random at

accusations meant to plant doubt and make Mackenzie’s comeback look

a problem with the voting order? Where was this energy when the first 30 votes all came from the Onza and Zovince? Didn’t seem to bother

delegates, some of whom had

weren’t done

it! Doesn’t seem

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order is randomized. What happens, happens. The order doesn’t

the room, sharp and unyielding. “This is a formal election.

a

he spoke, “As chairman of the Chamber of Commerce, I have to agree with Mr. Morrison–he’s absolutely right. The order of

“That’s why I encourage everyone to take their time. Think carefully before casting

threat was clear.