Mistaken Match: Marrying the Enigmatic CEO by Ruby Fennimore

Chapter 2231 The Shift Begins

While the votes were being cast, Emmanuel remained by Ethan’s side, closely monitoring the election via live video feed.

Everyone understood–this wasn’t just about the Chamber of Commerce presidency.

Whoever won today would gain a huge advantage in the presidential race.

As Emmanuel studied the screen, Albin approached him and spoke in a low voice, “Commander Lowe, the task has been taken care of.”

“Good.” Emmanuel nodded in approval and gave a subtle thumbs–up. He thought, With that, one of Teddy’s major schemes is already dismantled.

“Spread the word. Make sure the news reaches the venue,” Emmanuel ordered.

“Understood, Commander Lowe!” Albin responded before slipping away.

Everything was moving into place. It was a carefully coordinated effort involving multiple players who had set things in motion long before today.

Meanwhile, Teddy was still irritated by Ansel’s earlier move.

He had instructed Ansel privately that Mackenzie’s people shouldn’t get a turn until he had at least 30

votes.

Yet, Ansel had already let Jidrus vote early, subtly disrupting Teddy’s plan.

Teddy drummed his fingers against the table. Did Ansel think following my ons suspicious, so he adjusted things slightly?

exactly would look

Needing to reel him back in, Teddy cleared his throat–once, twice, then a third time. Ansel finally glanced in his direction. Teddy raised his glass, pretending to sip

It was a small, seemingly innocent gesture–but Mackenzie wasn’t fooled.

Mater

Teddy believed he was still in control, using Ansel’s family as leverage to dictate the voting

order.

However, Magnus, Stanley, and Terence had already tipped off Mackenzie, and Emmanuel had dismantled Teddy’s leverage well before the election even started.

Unfortunately, Ansel was still in the dark–he had no idea that Teddy’s grip on him was already broken.

A video message greeted him when he arrived at the election hall this morning. On the screen, his family appeared trapped in a dimly lit room, serving as a clear warning.

Teddy’s instructions were straightforward–rig the voting order or face the consequences.

With no choice, Ansel played along unwillingly.

Yet, every part of him resented it.

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The Shift

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went to neutral representatives—a small

oblivious. Another silent warning followed that he was

comply, allowing Teddy’s faction to sweep the first 29 votes, shifting the odds entirely

was thinking about stepping aside and letting the younger generation take the reins. However, it seems the people aren’t quite ready

him, it would seem like a humble remark. Still,

“Mr. Tanner, we’ll make

crossed Teddy’s gaze before he quickly masked it with a chuckle. “Hopefully, Ms.

Mackenzie’s stomach. She had studied countless stories and wisdom texts, each warning that the

worse than reading about it in books. Watching

suddenly, a new

“Sorry for the delay!”

Mackenzie’s key representatives from Nuthana,

the night before, he

I remember, even if someone’s late, they still get to vote, right?” he added

Murmurs filled the room.

expression twitched for a split

Julian being out of

several representatives absent due to the poisonings,

Julian was–standing tall and ready

one vote wouldn’t overturn the election, was a crack in Teddy’s

he knew it.

his expression neutral, Ansel responded, “Yes, ll representatives retain their voting

Fri, Feb

The

Julian to take

no interest in playing

he walked straight

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think you’re doing?!” One of

notaries also stepped forward,

Finished

Ansel raised a hand and signaled them to hold back.

vote first? I’m still recovering, and my doctor told me I shouldn’t be stressing

casually pulled out his phone and added, “Don’t believe

nonsense or about to show a doctor’s

at the screen,

a

video feed of his family–safe,

men weren’t about

delegate

order

No special privileges for

of

his voice even and replied, “Please return to your seat and wait for the