Mistaken Match: Marrying the Enigmatic CEO by Ruby Fennimore

Chapter 2235 The Decisive Vote!

“It’s okay. You’re here, and that’s all that matters.”

Terence gently patted Hannah’s back, tears streaming down his face.

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Family? It’s more valuable than anything else, especially for an old man like me. I feel my life is slipping away, but now’s not the time for emotional reunions between me and Hannah, especially when the election’s not over yet. It’s a tie of 132 votes against 132 votes!

Out of 264 total votes, neither side had claimed a decisive lead.

This kind of deadlock hadn’t been seen in the last two elections–or in the Chamber’s entire history. No one had ever reached 130 votes without securing victory.

Only thirteen votes remained.

Based on previous predictions, the remaining votes were expected to be split, with three for Mackenzie, five for Teddy, and five undecided but leaning toward Teddy.

“Don’t panic, Teddy. It’s just starting,” Catherine muttered as she watched the live stream.

Even through the screen, Teddy’s stress was evident.

He had planned everything so carefully–removing the West End representatives, orchestrating poisonings in Zovince, threatening anyone in his way. Yet the election still spun out of control.

Although he had everything in his favor, the election spiraled beyond his control because of Ansel’s unexpected betrayal that was followed by Ken’s return and Nuthana’s and West End’s sudden backings.

Worst of all, there was Bernett’s defection…

For someone so used to controlling every detail, this was chaos. It was even more dramatic than when he ousted the previous Chamber of Commerce head.

When your confidence takes repeated hits, panic is inevitable. And I’m no exception.

Even with a slim lead, Teddy could not believe in victory.

He had underestimated Mackenzie. She was not just determined but she was unstoppable.

“The Nuthana representative, Walter Zackas, votes for Mackenzie! West End representatives, Delilah Aba and Zera Zimmer, also vote for Mackenzie!”

As Ansel announced the results, Mackenzie surged ahead with a three–vote lead.

votes were expected, having them secured now added weight to the moment. Every vote

done all he could to help

no representatives left from Nuthana or West End, he didn’t know

from Arendelle!” Ansel randomly selected someone

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planned to vote for Mackenzie. By now, any reasonable person

“Mr. Moore.”

daughter is doing well in Zovince, isn’t she? And your nephew is starting at

freeze as only a fool wouldn’t

He

Silvester hesitated, then reluctantly nodded.

Teddy muttered with a small nod, achieving

shameless!” Mackenzie whispered under

though, thinking, Only the shameless can be

sure enough, Silvester abstained from voting. He chose to remain neutral to avoid

voters also abstained, he could still win by two

hands clasped tightly, silently praying. “Please, let Mackenzie win…” She gazed

clasped her hands,

then, someone arrived

Claudette trembled at

venue was surprised–why would the scion of the Zelinsky family

Ansel paused the

was rooting

she lost now, it would be a

Zelinsky family has revoked Paul Zelinsky’s representative status and appointed me instead,” Magnus explained, adjusting his glasses with a small

crowd

they even

agreement. Since it was an internal family matter, no one

by

the true heir of the Zelinsky family. Not only was he superior

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