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LORIELLE OUTDID HERSELF, MANNY THOUGHT thought when he entered the ballroom. It was made to look like an eighteenth century ball. The color scheme mocked Manny and he frowned. The streamers were done in gold and white. The candles on the tables flickered, casting off golden flames.
The only modern touch was posters on the walls of him smiling. Below his face was his new campaign slogan, crafted by one Malika "Pumpkin" Tavares.
"Armand "Manny" Charmayne, a Prince among Men."
His guests stopped and admired the posters. It wasn't only the new posters and signs, it was the television and radio ads based on Pumpkin's idea. In the day since they'd released the ads he'd gained a five-point lead, and was still climbing. People were really resonating with the message. It was his message, spo
