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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least two went to neutral representatives—a small

silent warning followed that he was

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

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 quite ready for me to

almost genuine. To anyone unfamiliar with him, it would seem like

remained poised. “Mr. Tanner, we’ll make sure your

brief flash of irritation crossed Teddy’s gaze before he quickly masked it with a chuckle.

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

books. Watching Teddy play his role so effortlessly made

suddenly, a new voice

“Sorry for the delay!”

as Julian Summerton, one of Mackenzie’s key representatives from Nuthana,

the night before, he walked in as

they still get to vote, right?” he added

Murmurs filled the room.

expression twitched for

had counted on Julian being out of

dead and several representatives absent due to the

Julian was–standing tall

though one vote wouldn’t overturn the election, was a

he knew it.

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

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to take a

Julian had no interest in playing along with

he walked straight toward

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do you think you’re doing?!” One of Teddy’s men snapped, moving to block Julian’s

stepped

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

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

pulled out his phone and added,

thought Julian was talking nonsense or about

glanced at the screen, his

wasn’t a

his

men weren’t about to let

delegate out of

order

No special privileges for

say we strip him of his

mounting pressure, Ansel kept his voice even and replied, “Please return to your seat and wait for the