Chapter 1035

In Mr. Pearce's lead, many board members agreed with Mr. Holden's statement. "Well, since everyone agrees with Mr. Holden, then let's raise our hands and vote for an acting chairman." Jared was alone and could only preside according to the majority opinion now. "Max, you will preside over the election of the acting chairman," Jared said. "Okay." "I will call out the names of the board members in order, and everyone will raise their hands to vote. We will elect the one with the most votes as the acting chairman." Max announced the voting rules. "Starting with Jared, all those who vote for Jared as acting chairman raise their hands. –Jared has eight votes." "All those who vote for Mr. Holden as acting chairman raise their hands. –Mr. Holden, four votes." "Raise your hand for Mr. Pearce as acting chairman. –Three votes for Mr. Pearce." … "All those who vote for Henry to serve as acting chairman raise their hands. –Henry has twelve votes." "All those who voted for Mr. Campbell to