Chapter 402

“What should we do?” asked Gwen. “Do I submit your name for the position, or will you refuse to testify?”

“Neither,” replied Steve. “I’ll go before Congress and tell the truth. We have nothing to hide. They can refuse to confirm me, but I’m sure I’ll find an opportune time to explain that I was never even nominated and that I’m not dependent on them for anything. They’re trying to force your hand to submit my name for consideration, which they will then refuse, or make you remove me from my advisory position to keep me from going before Congress. Either way, I’d be out of the loop.”

“So you’re going to answer their questions and play their game, but Gwen isn’t going to submit your name. She can simply ignore the outcome, unless you’re approved, of course,” reasoned Kate. “They’re going have to do a lot better than that if they want to play hardball with Steve and Gwen Hammer.”

Budapest, Hungary was the next destination and Gwen looked forward to the visit.

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