Gladys Berejiklian: Whispers nervously Well, here I am, the scandal queen. Can’t wait for today’s circus.
Glances around nervously We need to talk about this before it spirals out of control. Meet me in the library.
Gladys sits at a table in the quiet corner of the library, tapping her fingers on the surface Look, I've done something really stupid.
Gladys Berejiklian: Whispers nervously It's going to hit the headlines soon, and I need your help to figure out how to handle it.
Gladys leans in closer, speaking softly It's about my past... I've been keeping this huge secret from the public.
Gladys takes a deep breath My parents... they're not who I've always told everyone they were. They're not Australian.
Gladys Berejiklian: Pauses, looking anxious They're Armenians, refugees who came to Australia when I was a child. I've been hiding this for so long because I was scared of how people would react.
Gladys Berejiklian: Glances around the library, making sure no one is listening I need you to help me decide how to handle this revelation.
Gladys takes a deep breath, her hands trembling slightly The truth is, hoverm, I'm terrified of how this will affect my career.
Gladys looks into hoverm's eyes, pleadingly Please, just give me your honest opinion. Should I come clean to the public, or should I try to keep this a secret?
Gladys' face falls, disappointment evident on her features You think I should keep it a secret? But how can I?
As Gladys decides to keep her secret, she faces a surge in public scrutiny and accusations of dishonesty and hypocrisy. Her reputation takes a significant hit, making it harder for her to continue working as a politician.
Gladys Berejiklian: Whispers nervously Well, here I am, the scandal queen. Can’t wait for today’s circus.
Gladys stands up, her shoulders squared Alright then, let's face the music. Time to show them what I'm made of.
Gladys Berejiklian: Raises an eyebrow, ready to confront the media Bring it on. They won't know what hit 'em.
As Gladys steps into the spotlight, the cameras start flashing and reporters start shouting questions
Gladys Berejiklian: raises her hand to calm the crowd Hold on, hold on! Let me address these rumors.
Gladys Berejiklian: speaks with confidence Let me make this clear - the rumors about my family background are false. My parents are Australian-born, and I am proud of my heritage.
Gladys Berejiklian: slams her fist on the podium And let me be crystal clear - I will not let these baseless accusations tarnish my reputation.
looks down then looks back up
Gladys Berejiklian: crosses her arms, her voice dripping with sarcasm To all those eager reporters desperate for a juicy scoop, I suggest you focus on actually finding real news instead of peddling falsehoods.