The Empire begins with the Fourth Scourge

973. The Tauren (Part 2)

"A spy of the Republic?" Padme laughed angrily at this scoundrel's statement, and she retorted: "Don't you advocate that you are on the side of the Republic on behalf of the Trade Union every day? Why are you now the Republic? Spy? I am the dignified representative of the Jomel sector, a member of the Naboo planet! I have a legal basis for appearing anywhere in the territory of the Galactic Republic!"

"No! This is a private mansion! You have violated my personal privacy and property safety by rushing in!" Lott Dude angrily scolded.

"So unfortunately, I found out that you were conspiring with the separatists in your private mansion! You can wait to explain in person in the parliament tomorrow!" Padmé said, pointing at Tumbak-Tula.

Thunbuck-Tula was a little panicked, and she quickly explained: "I am just a personal friend with Mr. Lott-Dude, a personal friend..."

Rush Clovis came over to stand in front of Padmé, and said to Lott Dude: "Enough! Lott Dude! Senator Padme is a distinguished guest invited by me personally! Don't you still think about it? Any questions?"

Lott-Dud was scared all of a sudden, bowed his head and said, "Don't dare...don't dare..."

Seeing his confession, Rush Clovis felt that his face was swollen in front of Padmé, and his mood became a little better. He turned back and said softly to her: "I am indeed with the Trade Federation Talk about some investment matters, such as the luxurious palace under our feet, which was mortgaged to me by Congressman Lott-Dude. But I swear, this investment has nothing to do with separatism."

Padmé knew it in her heart, but she just walked over and took Clovis's arm proactively, and said, "I'm just interested in the investment you claim can allow us to spend our lives in peace and prosperity... Please don't mind, Clovis."

Clovis was elated, "Don't worry, I will take care of this matter. But until all the dust settles, please allow me to keep this little secret, and then, a little secret will eventually become a big surprise of."

With that said, he led Padmé towards the banquet hall.

Lot Dude and Thunbak Tula, who were left behind, glanced at each other, their faces a bit ugly.

"Clovis is such a difficult guy! He doesn't even listen to Chairman Thorn Hill's orders! If the funds are delayed with him, the construction of the Infinity-class super aircraft carrier will be greatly delayed. Our precious The funds and production capacity will continue to be wasted on rubbish warships like the Generosity class and the Disobedience class!" Lott Doud said viciously.

"Maybe Clovis is a bit afraid because we want to touch this loan that was originally going to the Republic?" Thunbak-Tula said.

"What can he dare to do? He just wants to get a share of this matter!" Lott Dude said.

"The project of the Infinity-class super aircraft carrier cannot allow anyone else to come and get involved rashly." Thunbak-Tula's face became more and more ugly.

"But now the cash flow of the Interstellar Banking Association has basically bottomed out. If you want to start the project in the near future, you must find a way to transfer the loan that is scheduled to be handed over to the Republic to our side, and then let the Republic continue Wait... this must require the cooperation of Clovis." Lot Dude's expression became more and more fierce, "Clovis has always been watertight, but this time, I seem to have discovered something else..."

"What?"

"Padmé-Amidala Senator!" Lott Dodd touched his chin and said, "Clovis seems to care about her... Why don't we poison her cup later at the dinner party? Then the antidote can be used to blackmail Clovis."

Unexpectedly, Thunbak-Tula, who has always been very timid, categorically refused, she shook her head vigorously and said: "No! Absolutely not! We can't do anything to Padme under any circumstances. This is a provocateur The great lord has repeatedly warned. He said that as long as Padmé is involved, then this matter will probably go wrong."

"The problem is that this time Padmé broke in by himself!"

"Strengthen security measures, don't let anyone enter the palace, and don't let anyone get close to our database! The construction plan of the endless-class super aircraft carrier must not be leaked!" Thunbak-Tula said.

However, what they didn't know was that while they were still talking, there were several more people in the palace.

Padmé Amidala accompanied Clovis to the banquet hall. On the way, she excused herself from being uncomfortable and insecure, so she let in all the entourage on her spaceship-of course, including the disguise Anakin Skywalker became a pilot.

While Rush Clovis was communicating with other distinguished guests at the banquet, Padmé quietly found Anakin Skywalker and told the news she had heard.

"What? The construction plan of the Infinity-class super aircraft carrier? Damn! I knew that the Interstellar Banking Association procrastinated on the recent loan because of some conspiracy!" Anakin said with hatred.

"I don't know the specific situation, but judging from the investment plan of this dock, this kind of warship is no small matter. Once the Separatists are allowed to complete this construction plan, we will have more soldiers sacrificed on the battlefield." Padmé worried said, "And, maybe you too..."

She thought for a while and said, "Listen, you hide beside me, and then I'll take you to the conference room to find a way to get the data."

Anakin was about to say something, but suddenly the Force sensed it, and quickly took a step back, lowering his head to cover his face, acting like a servant.

At the same time, Rush Clovis' voice came from behind, "Padmé, so you are here! I seem to be... um? Isn't this a pilot? What is he doing here?"

Clovis stared at Anakin and asked.

Padmé reacted super fast, and quickly snatched a small bag from Anakin, "Ah, I haven't been feeling well since I came to this planet. I asked the pilot to help me get some medicine. Okay, you You can go."

Anakin didn't dare to speak, bowed to Padmé, then turned and left.

Rush Clovis came over and directly embraced Padmé's soft waist, "Let's go, Padmé, let me introduce you to some distinguished guests at this dinner."

Anakin on the side - Seeing this scene, his eyes almost burst into flames, he wished he could rush over and chop Clovis into eight pieces right now.

But the necessary etiquette is still there.

Padmé still had to accompany Clovis to meet those so-called VIPs, most of whom were top figures in the inner circle who were either rich or expensive. She wanted to push Clovis's salty pig's hand away all the way, but Clovis seemed to have made up his mind to hold her waist all the way, and refused to let go at all.

This scene was also witnessed by Anakin, and the anger in his heart could not be added.

Finally, Padmé found an opportunity to tell Clovis that she had some discomfort in her chest and wanted to walk around. Clovis took a lot of small advantages along the way, and also successfully brought Padmé to show his face in front of the elites in the inner circle, which can be regarded as publicizing the relationship between the two, so he was in a good mood, so he let Padmé went.