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.

He knew moderates leaning toward Mackenzie was dangerous. If this

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mean, Mr. Tanner, the score is

hold

the winner would take everything, and the loser would be erased.

just for a

colder. “Don’t celebrate too soon,

in his act

his power was truly at risk, the real Teddy was beginning to emerge.

just smirked,

how this would

too far with him. After years of being compelled to manipulate votes, capitulating to threats, and constantly looking over his shoulder,

triumphed

the vote as

to

votes Teddy’s way–sufficient to maintain

Smart move.

five neutral votes, Mackenzie had already

she was pulling ahead where it

watching anymore.

they didn’t

are most of the recent votes from

random at all!”

was the usual disruption strategy–loud accusations meant to

the voting order? Where was this

from Nuthana and West End delegates, some of whom

lackeys weren’t

it! Doesn’t

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voice firm and steady. “The voting order is

over the room, sharp and unyielding. “This is a formal election. Conduct yourselves accordingly. Anyone causing a disturbance will be escorted

for a beat–because Ansel had a point.

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

take their time. Think carefully before casting your vote. Make

threat was