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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votes, he ensured at least two went to neutral

oblivious. Another silent warning followed that he was

to sweep the

with forced sincerity. “Ms. Quillen, to be honest, I was thinking about stepping aside and letting the younger generation take the reins. However, it seems the people aren’t

would seem like a humble remark. Still, Mackenzie knew better–beneath the

we’ll make sure your wish

he quickly masked it with

studied countless stories and wisdom texts, each warning that the most dangerous villains often

it in books. Watching Teddy play his

a new voice interrupted

“Sorry for the delay!”

Mackenzie’s key representatives

poisoning the night before, he walked

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

Murmurs filled the room.

expression twitched for

on Julian being

several representatives absent due to the poisonings, Mackenzie’s numbers were supposed to be

here Julian was–standing tall and ready to

the election,

he knew it.

responded, “Yes, ll representatives retain

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to take

Julian had no interest in playing

walked straight

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you think you’re doing?!” One of Teddy’s men snapped,

stepped forward, ready

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a hand and signaled them to hold back. Something about Julian’s expression suggested he

he asked, “Mr. Morrison, can I vote first? I’m still recovering, and

added,

Julian was talking nonsense or about

at the screen,

wasn’t a medical

feed of his family–safe, unharmed, resting comfortably

Teddy’s men weren’t about to let

delegate out of his

voting order

No special

him of his

kept his voice even and replied,