Mistaken Match: Marrying the Enigmatic CEO by Ruby Fennimore

Love at the Wrong Table

Chapter 2229 The Battle Behind the Votes

Under Ansel’s firm command, the uproar in the hall gradually died down.

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The representatives returned to their seats one by one, though tension still lingered in the air.

Teddy sat down, too, but his eyes sparkled with satisfaction as everything began to fall into place.

He and Mackenzie both knew their base support–each had roughly 230 votes locked in. The remaining 50 moderate votes would decide the winner.

Yet after the earlier spectacle, Teddy had managed to shift public perception just enough. By turning the room against Mackenzie, he had made her look just as ruthless as him.

In a close race like this, even the slightest edge could tip the balance in his favor.

Unlike modern elections, this process remained rooted in tradition. There were no electronic ballots or digital records; handwritten votes were counted on the spot.

Each representative received two cards upon arrival. One displayed their name and title, which was placed in front of their seat, while the other was used to cast their vote.

It was an antiquated system, outdated yet still upheld for the sake of “tradition.”

Before voting could start, formal procedures needed to be followed–lengthy, monotonous, and advantageous to the incumbent.

As the current chairman of the Chamber of Commerce, Teddy was required to give a speech outlining his achievements over the past three years.

This wasn’t just protocol–it was another opportunity for him to reinforce his influence and sway the undecided voters.

Meanwhile, Beatrix and the others anxiously followed the official live broadcast outside the venue.

“Why does it feel like everything is working against Mackenzie?” Beatrix muttered, her unease growing.

deepened the tension around

Anthony, coupled with the poisoning from the previous night, had already diminished their numbers. Several West End representatives hadn’t even shown up–whether they still had the right to vote remained

the customarily composed Terence now wore a

Everyone understood the stakes.

election wasn’t just about the Chamber of Commerce–it would

sidelines, Hattie turned to Magnus, needing clarity. “Magnus, how much does this election actually affect the bigger picture? What happens if Mackenzie wins or loses? And what’s your next

glasses, his

the same side

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but she

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in the presidential race, but Mackenzie’s victory would all but guarantee

nodded as she absorbed his

realize they can’t win fairly if Mackenzie wins. That’s when they’ll be forced to take drastic measures. When that happens, the final showdown will happen at Divine Mountain’s Chapel

officially

before speaking, “If Mackenzie loses, the entire landscape changes. Some of Ethan’s allies might waver, and even the Chapman Family could

the Chapman Family really turn

by making reckless bets. Business and politics go hand in

their real position hidden. If Mackenzie fails today, just wait–the true decision–makers in the Chapman Family will step in. When they do, they won’t

sighed, realizing Magnus wasn’t just guessing–he was laying out the

Families of Zovince–are the other three already fully committed to

with the Tanner Family

to his sister–if she wanted his analysis, he

“The Tanners only reached the top because of the first Maestro Moretti. Despite Teddy’s current power, their foundation is the weakest among the Four Great Aristocratic Families

Family will be in danger. The influence he’s built and the private army he’s secretly funding overseas

there’s another possibility. If Teddy’s back is against the wall, he may align with

Unlike the Tanners, they don’t rely on political influence–they rely on their martial dominance. This election won’t shake them.