Ten minutes ago, in the building of the Walsh Group.
Hendrix entered Domenic's office with confidence.
"Mr.
Walsh, we've set everything up just like you wanted.
Miss Stewart's going to win, no doubt about it.
Domenic flicked ash from his cigarette, his expression unreadable.
He'd noticed the strange spike in votes and realized someone was messing with the system.
He had wanted a clean competition and had no plans to meddle.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtBut he hadn't anticipated the other side would secretly play their financial hand.
He wasn't about to just watch.
To outsiders, Lindsey might seem like a simple, inexperienced agent with no chance against big money.
Little did they know, Domenic himself was the financial giant backing her up.
He was more than capable of taking on the opposition alone.
"How's the investigation into the car crash going?" Domenic inquired, leaning back in his chair.
Hendrix updated him, "The driver responsible got away.
But I've got the police on it, activating the sky eye system to ramp up the search.
We should have a lead soon.
"Letknow the moment they catch him," Domenic ordered.
"Absolutely," Hendrix replied.
After Hendrix left, Domenic picked up the phone to call Emilio, who was far off in Mubluosia.
"Hey Domenic, what's the matter ?" Emihad his hands full with the business operations.
Since Domenic's return, Emihad been left to manage the affairs abroad alone.
He'd been working tirelessly.
For Emilio, news from hwas scarce.
Domenic's voice, heavy and menacing, cut through the line.
"Finish up and cback.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmYou need to set your guys straight.
" With that, Domenic ended the call.
A wave of worry washed over Emilio.
What on earth had his subordinates done to rile Domenic up? The fury in Domenic's tone hinted at a serious issue.
It looked Like Emihad to wrap things up quickly and head back.
Meanwhile, in the online voting, Selah had surged past Kristy by a landslide.
The netizens erupted in celebration, proclaiming this event one for the history books. It was the day they collectively overthrew the influence of big money.
Unbeknownst to them, there was an even bigger financial power backing them.
Lindsey was stunned by the unfolding events.
She hadn't anticipated the overwhelming show of force.
A significant part of the celebrity world had rallied behind Selah and the unity of the netizens was beyond anything she had expected.