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Love at the Wrong Table
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Love at the Wrong Table
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.
Though these votes were expected, having them secured now added weight to the moment. Every vote was critical.
Ansel felt the pressure. He had done all he could to help Mackenzie.
With no representatives left from Nuthana or West End, he didn’t know who to call next. He could only leave it to fate.
“The next representative–Silvester Moore from Arendelle!” Ansel randomly selected someone from a
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Silvester had planned to vote for Mackenzie. By now, any reasonable person without personal motives would have made the same choice.
“Mr. Moore.”
Teddy’s voice cut through the tension, cold and threatening. “Your daughter is doing well in Zovince, isn’t she? And your nephew is starting at Binari University of Zovince, right?”
1 freeze as only a fool wouldn’t catch the meaning–it was a blatant threat.
Teddy had dropped all pretense. He would stop at nothing for victory.
“Y–Yes…” Silvester hesitated, then reluctantly nodded. “Mr. Tanner.”
“Well… good,” Teddy muttered with a small nod, achieving his goal without any concrete proof.
“How shameless!” Mackenzie whispered under her breath.
Teddy did not care, though, thinking, Only the shameless can be invincible!
And sure enough, Silvester abstained from voting. He chose to remain neutral to avoid offending either side..
Teddy felt relieved. If the remaining neutral voters also abstained, he could still win by two votes.
Outside, Beatrix stood with hands clasped tightly, silently praying. “Please, let Mackenzie win…” She gazed at the sky with hope.
Claudette also clasped her hands, silently pleading as well.
Just then, someone arrived at the venue.
“M–Magnus Zelinsky!” Claudette trembled at the sight of him.
Everyone at the venue was surprised–why would the scion of the Zelinsky family show up at such a critical moment?
As the head supervisor, Ansel paused the voting process even though it wasn’t necessary.
He, too, was rooting for Mackenzie.
If she lost now, it would be a disaster.
“The Zelinsky family has revoked Paul Zelinsky’s representative status and appointed me instead,” Magnus explained, adjusting his glasses with a small smile.
“What?” The crowd was stunned.
Can they even do that?
It depended on Paul’s agreement. Since it was an internal family matter, no one could interfere if both sides accepted.
Paul, a mere pawn raised by the family, did not dare object.
Magnus was the true heir of the Zelinsky family. Not only was he superior to Teddy. but he was also Teddy’s
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The boss calls the shots!
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Teddy could not figure out Magnus‘ motives was he there to help himself to take credit and turn the tide, or to deliver a fatal blow?
“Alright, Mr. Magnus, please take a seat!”
Silvester welcomed Magnus before quickly resuming the voting process.
“Next up, Silvester Zelinsky from Zovince! Oh, what perfect timing!” Silvester chuckled. “Mr. Magnus, you arrived just in time to cast your vote!”
Normally, people would have found the timing suspicious. But today, after everything, no one was surprised.
All eyes followed Magnus as he stepped forward.
Everyone knew his vote would determine the election.
“M–Magnus Zelinsky!” Claudette gasped outside. To her, he was like a demon from her past.
However, Hannah had only just turned over a new life, so what brought the man here?
Magnus smiled slightly and cast his vote.
Silvester immediately announced, “Magnus Zelinsky, the representative from Zovince, votes for Mackenzie Quillen!”
Boom!
The entire venue froze. Teddy and his supporters stood in shock.
It’s 136 votes against 132 votes!
One of Teddy’s supposedly secured votes had slipped away.
Now, only eight votes remained–four from neutral representatives and the remaining four initially intended for Teddy.
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