Chapter 210

“So you have decided to become king-makers after all?” marveled Paula. “Your grandfather, William, insists that you two are the most powerful couple on the planet. It’s difficult for me to accept, simply because I’m so close to you.”

“Don’t get too carried away, Mom,” warned Gwen. “We’re just going to be friendly to him and see if it helps him in the polls. We can’t commit to supporting a candidate at this point. If the guy we don’t support gets elected, it could make our efforts more difficult, so we’re playing it close to the vest for now.”

“If the committee votes to censure you, Gwen, or possibly even expel you, your support might become a moot point,” observed Ashley. “I don’t think it’s very likely, but it ain’t over until it’s over.”

“Gwen’s in the catbird seat here,” insisted Steve. “They never should’ve had this hearing. They allowed envy and desire to overcome common sense. If they’d investigated any of the ridiculous accusations before deciding a hearing