Chapter 175

As she hurried between classes, Gwen was stopped by a local reporter the day after Hardy’s diatribe was aired. The reporter asked about her response to Bill Hardy’s accusations. Her answer was brief and to the point.

“I’m pursuing an MD. That means that I have some seriously difficult courses. I’m a freshman congresswoman. I’m an owner in a rather large company. I make movies, recordings, and give concerts. I have to make a commercial for the Super Bowl this coming weekend, and I’m co-hosting the Academy Awards in a couple of weeks. I simply have no time for baseless accusations. As usual, Mr. Hardy offered conjecture and misinformation, but nothing factual. I really can’t be bothered. Now, please excuse me,” finished Gwen. “I’m going to be late for a lecture.”

Even though Gwen, Steve, and Lady in Red Productions publicly dismissed Hardy’s suggestions as unfounded and baseless, the members of Congress that were unhappy with Gwen’s popularity and her increasing success sa