Betsy Russell felt warmth in her heart as she listened to Thad Drew talk and managed to show a forced smile.
"Miss Russell, did you force Miss Vicki Lindsey to commit suicide?"
"Miss Russell, what did you say to Miss Vicki Lindsey that made her want to commit suicide?"
"Miss Russell, do you want to drive Miss Vicki Lindsey to death so you can remarry Mr. Hughes?"
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The reporters' questions were getting increasingly tricky, but others noticed Thad Drew standing next to Betsy Russell.
"Best actor winner Drew, Miss Russell, are you two together now?"
"Best actor winner Drew, you've always been clean-living, why would you choose the twice-married gossip scandal-ridden Miss Russell?"
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The news from the banquet where Betsy Russell ridiculed Jared Hughes hadn't faded yet, and reporters originally intended to delve deeper. Today, they happened to come across the people involved and naturally wanted to get clear answers.
