He knew the majority of the general members would vote against him if the voting process continued fairly, but if the committee members—those with direct influence—remained on his side, he could stem the tide of opposition.
But hope turned to despair when the first person to raise their hand was the very member he had rudely cut off earlier in the meeting—a young man whose opinion he had disregarded.
Alexander's heart sank as he realized that his once-loyal supporters might not be as dependable as he thought.
The young man's raised hand wasn't just a symbol of dissent—it was a public betrayal. His silent vote was clear: he no longer stood with Alexander.
The gesture threw Alexander's last hope into the pits of despair. He could see the wave of discontent spreading among the other members, some of whom were once his closest allies.
