Promotion dilemma

Hi, i am an associate working for 2.5 years and i am expecting a promotion to snr. But i believe they will give non relevant excuses this time too

1st year rating is 3. Said this is best any new hire can get.

2nd year - Perfomed well but due to utilisation deceleration ended at 3. During the review they say they will worry about utilisation but after the bonus. My manager said it's ur responsibility.

Now i am thinking what they will say, bad business or any other otherworldly expectation on me.

What to do? I am in MC.