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It was an antiquated system, outdated yet still upheld for the sake of “tradition.”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

only deepened the

deaths of Ken and Anthony, coupled with the poisoning from the previous night, had already diminished their numbers. Several West End representatives hadn’t even shown

customarily composed Terence now wore a serious

Everyone understood the stakes.

about the Chamber of Commerce–it would

clarity. “Magnus, how much does this election actually affect the bigger picture? What

glasses, his expression

to be on the same side as you. That’s why I’m hoping

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The Battle

Hattie smile slightly, but she knew Magnus never spoke

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the upper hand in the presidential race, but Mackenzie’s victory would all but guarantee his win. Of course, the final decision will still be

as she absorbed

if Mackenzie wins. That’s when they’ll be forced to take

Mackenzie wins today, it officially kicks off the

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

Chapman Family

nodded. “They might. The Chapman Family didn’t become the wealthiest 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

Magnus wasn’t just guessing–he was laying out the playbook before

she asked, “The Four Great Aristocratic Families of Zovince–are the other three already fully committed to Teddy

“Let’s start with the Tanner Family

sister–if she wanted his analysis, he could go on

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

be in danger. The

expression darkened slightly. “That said, there’s another possibility. If Teddy’s back is against the wall, he may

on political influence–they rely on their martial dominance. This election won’t shake them. The real