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 Mackenzie

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turned toward him, eyes gleaming. “Mr. Tanner–oh, I mean, Mr. Tanner,

didn’t hold

competition. This was a war–where the winner would take everything,

mask cracked, just for

with something far colder. “Don’t celebrate

in his act were

at risk, the real Teddy

just smirked,

how this would end.

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

has triumphed over

than manipulating the

allows the results to unfold naturally while discreetly steering

way–sufficient

Smart move.

neutral votes, Mackenzie had already secured three.

pulling ahead where it

moderates weren’t just watching anymore. They were

took notice–and they didn’t like

recent votes from Nuthana and West End?!”

isn’t random

the usual disruption strategy–loud accusations meant to plant doubt and make Mackenzie’s comeback look

in before Mackenzie’s camp could even react. “Oh, Now you have 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 you then.”

chuckles from Nuthana and West End delegates, some

lackeys weren’t done yet.

questioning it!

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“The voting order is randomized. What happens, happens. The order doesn’t dictate

gaze swept over the room, sharp and unyielding. “This is a formal election. Conduct yourselves accordingly. Anyone causing

room fell silent for a beat–because

he spoke, “As chairman of the Chamber of Commerce, I have to agree with Mr. Morrison–he’s absolutely right. The order of voting does not dictate

their time. Think carefully before casting

threat was clear.