offer a confession. Yes, I deliberately goaded you.” “You came to Chandrila to make certain that my father’s spies would see us together.” “Once more, correct. You make me proud of you.” Palpatine ignored the flattery. “You used me.” “There was no other way.” Palpatine shook his head in angry disbelief. “Was any of the story about your siblings true?” “Some of it. But that scarcely matters now. You asked for my help and I provided it. Your father attempted to thwart you, and you acted of your own free will.” “And by killing him I’ve rid you of an opponent.” Palpatine paused. “My father was
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