“But if we splurge now, what about the future promotions and marketing?"

Calvert clenched his teeth and retorted, “The future can wait! We've already sunk substantial funds into online voting, and if we pull the plug now, it'll all be for naught. We can't afford to quit. Allocate the budget, and I'll manage the aftermath."

Before long, Rollingrock Media's vote tally began to surge, establishing a substantial lead and holding it steadfastly.

Calvert monitored their numbers, praying fervently for the online voting to conclude, hoping to preserve their pole position without further hitches.

Ariana's side also monitored the situation closely, watching as their vote count stabilized. Ariana wore a smile and rallied her six-person troupe, affirming, “Securing second place would be a win in itself.