Chapter 420

“Thank you, Heather,” responded Gwen, stepping to the microphone. “It’s always nice to see someone from Sparta doing well. Why don’t we begin the questioning with you?”

“Rumor is swirling in Washington that your husband has been summoned to appear before a Senate committee to determine if he should be approved as your national security advisor, and he declined. Can you comment on that?”

“Wow! I can see you won’t be lobbing softballs at me,” chuckled Gwen as she considered her answer. “Congress is well aware that Steve is committed to this world tour. We need him for his talent and stage presence in our concerts. As you well know, Heather, a great many people would be very disappointed if he failed to appear on stage with us. The fact is that I also rely heavily on his advice when I meet with foreign leaders.

“I’d be foolish not to take advantage of what I feel is the most knowledgeable person in international diplomacy available anywhere. Then there’s the fact tha