"A spy of the Republic?" Padmé laughed angrily at this scoundrel's statement. She retorted: "Don't you represent the Trade Alliance every day and advocate that you are on the side of the Republic? How come it has become the Republic now?
Spy? I am the representative of the Jomel Sector and the councilor of the planet Naboo! I have a legal basis for appearing anywhere in the territory of the Galactic Republic!"
"No! This is a private residence! If you break in rashly, you have violated my personal privacy and property security!" Lott-Dude was not a light-hearted man, and he angrily shouted.
"So unfortunately, I discovered that you were conspiring with the separatists in your private residence! Just wait until tomorrow to explain it to the parliament in person!" Padmé pointed at Thunbark Tula and said.
Tuunbach-Tula was a little panicked, and she quickly explained: "Member Lott-Dude and I are just personal friends, personal friends..."
Rush Clovis came over and stood in front of Padmé, and said to Lot-Dude: "That's enough! Lot-Dude! Senator Padmé is a distinguished guest that I personally invited! Do you still think about this?"
Any questions?"
Lot-Dude was immediately frightened, lowered his head and said: "I don't dare... I don't dare..."
Seeing his resigned look, Rush Clovis felt that he blushed in front of Padmé, and his mood became a little better. He turned around and said to her softly: "I am indeed working with the Trade Federation.
Discuss some investment matters, such as the luxurious palace under our feet, which was mortgaged to me by Senator 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, saying: "I'm just very interested in the investment you claim can make us live a stable and prosperous life...
Please don't mind, Clovis."
Clovis was elated, "Don't worry, let me handle this matter. But until everything settles, please allow me to keep this little secret. Then, the little secret will eventually become a big surprise."
of."
With that said, he led Padmé towards the banquet hall.
The left behind Lot Dude and Tuun Baq Tula looked at each other, their expressions were a little ugly.
"This guy Clovis is so difficult to deal with! He doesn't even listen to Chairman Thornhill's instructions! If 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 junk battleships like the Kanggui class and the Defiant class!" Lott-Dude said viciously.
"Perhaps it's because we want to touch the loan that was originally going to be given to the Republic, so Clovis is a little afraid," Tuunbach-Tula said.
"What can he not dare to do? He just wants a piece of this thing!" Lott-Dude said.
"The Infinity-class super aircraft carrier project cannot allow anyone else to come and interfere rashly." Thunback Tula's face became increasingly ugly.
"But now the cash flow of the Interstellar Banking Association has basically bottomed out. If we want to start the project in the near future, we must find a way to transfer this loan scheduled to be given to the Republic to us, and then let the Republic continue
Wait... this must require the cooperation of Clovis." Lot-Dude's expression became more fierce, "Clovis has always been leaking water, but this time, I seem to have discovered something else..."
"What?"
"Congressman Padmé Amidala!" Lott Dude touched his chin and said: "Clovis seems to care about her very much... How about we poison her cup during the dinner later?
In this way, the antidote can be used to blackmail Clovis."
Unexpectedly, Tuunbaq Tula, who had always been timid, actually refused categorically. She shook her head vigorously and said: "No! Absolutely not! We can't do anything to Padmé under any circumstances. This is a troublemaker."
My lord, I have repeatedly warned you. He said that as long as Padmé is involved, there will most likely be problems with this matter."
"The problem is that this time Padmé broke in by herself!"
"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!" Tuunbaq 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 as uncomfortable and insecure, so she let in all the entourage from her spaceship - including disguises, of course.
Anakin Skywalker becomes 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 it! I knew that the Interstellar Banking Association was dragging its feet on the recent loan because of some conspiracy!" Anakin Hate said.
"I don't know the specific situation, but judging from the investment plan of this shipyard, this kind of warship is no small matter. Once the separatists complete this construction plan, we will have more soldiers sacrificed on the battlefield." Padmé was worried.
Said, "Besides, maybe you also..."
She thought for a while and said: "Listen, you hide next to me, and then I will take you to the conference room and find a way to get the data."
Anakin King wanted to say something, but suddenly the force sensed his presence. He quickly took a step back, lowered his head to cover his face, and acted like a servant.
At the same time, Rush Clovis's voice came from behind, "Padmé, so you are here! I think... hmm? Isn't this a pilot? What is he here for?"
Clovis asked, staring at Anakin.
Padmé reacted very quickly and quickly grabbed a small bag from Anakin's hand, "Ah, I haven't been feeling well since I came to this planet. I asked the pilot to get me some medicine. Okay, you
You can go."
Anakin did not dare to speak, bowed to Padmé, then turned and left.
Rush Clovis came over and immediately put his arm around Padme's slender waist, "Come on, Padmé, let me introduce you to some of the distinguished guests at this dinner."
Anakin on the side saw this scene, and his eyes almost burst out with fire. He wished he could rush over and chop Clovis into eight pieces right now.
But necessary etiquette is still required.
Padmé could only accompany Clovis to meet the so-called VIPs, most of whom were top figures in the inner circle who were either rich or noble. She wanted to push Clovis's hands away, but she couldn't.
Lovis seemed to have made up his mind, holding her waist the whole time and refusing to let go at all.
This scene was also witnessed by Anakin, and the anger in his heart could not be increased.
Finally, Padmé found an opportunity and told Clovis that she felt uncomfortable in her chest and wanted to walk around. Clovis took a lot of advantage along the way and successfully led Padmé to those core
Showing his face in front of the powerful people was a publicity for the relationship between the two, so he was in a good mood and let Padmé go.