Chapter 201

“It’s begun,” observed Charlotte as Gwen hung up the phone. “Remember that the plan is for me to keep you focused on your studies and let the others take care of things. With Steve, Paula, Ashley, Kate, and Stephanie fighting for you in Washington, I’d say things look pretty good. Just let them handle it while you concentrate on school.”

It wasn’t all good news. Several members of the House appeared on the morning news shows and expressed concern about Gwen remaining so active in her company and in entertainment while serving in Congress. They suggested that she was using her position to increase her personal wealth

They were even more vocal about Steve and his efforts to ‘strong-arm’ them into abandoning their duties as public servants and turn a blind eye to Gwen’s questionable behavior. Congressmen Bill Simpson went so far as to suggest that Gwen ‘lacked the moral fiber’ required to serve in the House of Representatives after seeing her performance on the Oscars and h