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It was an antiquated system, outdated yet still upheld for the sake of “tradition.”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

night, had already diminished their numbers. Several West End representatives hadn’t even shown up–whether they still had

customarily composed Terence now wore

Everyone understood the stakes.

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

needing clarity. “Magnus, how much does this election actually affect the bigger picture? What happens if Mackenzie wins or

his glasses, his

be on the same side as you. That’s why

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slightly, but she knew

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wins, it will destabilize Teddy’s hold on power, shifting momentum to Ethan. while weakening Catherine’s support. Ethan already has the upper hand in the presidential race, but Mackenzie’s victory would all but guarantee his win. Of course,

she

they’ll be forced to take drastic measures. When that happens,

officially kicks off the real fight for power

loses, the entire landscape changes. Some of Ethan’s allies might

brow furrowed. “Would the Chapman Family really

Chapman Family didn’t become the wealthiest by making reckless bets. Business and politics

Veronica handle things, keeping their real position hidden. If Mackenzie fails today, just wait–the true decision–makers in the

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

Families of Zovince–are the other three already fully committed to Teddy and Catherine? What

with the Tanner

explaining things to his sister–if she wanted his analysis, he could go

Teddy’s current

entire Tanner Family will be in danger. The influence he’s built and

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

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 at play