Chapter 467

“Gwen, you need to know it’s very possible you’ll be impeached this weekend. If the House does impeach you, the Senate will move very quickly to convict.”

“Really?” asked a surprised Gwen. “I knew Congress was becoming more and more opposed to this Queen thing, but will they remove me from office over it?”

“Indirectly,” replied Steve. “They’re going to use the excuse that you’re becoming wealthier as a result of your office; it’s the emolument thing that they’re going to use against you. There have been some complaints about you accepting the title of Queen, but that wasn’t bestowed by any foreign nation or government, so technically it’s a moot point.”

“I know you must have a plan. You always do. What do you suggest we do?” asked Gwen, but she watched her husband slowly shake his head.

“Gwen, say the word and I’ll go to Capitol Hill and start twisting arms. I think I could probably sway enough members of the House to prevent an impeachment vote. Is that what