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It was an antiquated system, outdated yet still upheld for the sake of “tradition.”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

words only deepened

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.

wasn’t just about the Chamber

“Magnus, how much does this election actually affect the bigger picture? What happens if

adjusted his glasses, his expression

same side as you. That’s why I’m hoping Mackenzie wins,”

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slightly, but

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in the presidential race, but Mackenzie’s victory

she

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 of Oros,” Magnus

exhaled slowly. “So, if Mackenzie wins today, it officially kicks off the real fight for power

the entire landscape changes. Some of Ethan’s allies

furrowed. “Would the Chapman Family really

The Chapman Family didn’t become the wealthiest by making reckless bets. Business and politics go hand in hand. If

remained cautious. So far, they’ve let Veronica handle things, keeping their real position hidden. If Mackenzie fails today, just wait–the true decision–makers in the Chapman Family will

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

Four Great Aristocratic Families of Zovince–are the other

chuckled. “Let’s start with

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

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 of

Teddy loses control of the Chamber of Commerce, the entire Tanner Family will be in danger. The influence he’s built and the private army he’s secretly funding overseas could

Teddy’s back is against the wall, he

“And the Lannister Family? They’re different. Unlike the Tanners, they don’t rely on political influence–they rely on their martial dominance. This election won’t shake them. The real factor