Code Name: White Lotus
Meanwhile, on the other side of Coruscant, at the estate of the Van Komoros family—a powerful Core Worlds family.
Leo Van Komoros, the family's fourth-in-line heir, opened his eyes in bed. He turned to look beside him. A woman of incomparable beauty lay sleeping there, her breathing soft, golden hair scattered across the pillow. Morning sunlight streamed through the window onto her delicate skin, reflecting a faint golden glow.
Leo Van Komoros carefully rose from the bed, doing his best not to disturb the woman beside him. He quietly draped a silk robe over himself and walked out of the bedroom. Once outside, he did not forget to activate an electromagnetic barrier at the door, ensuring that no sound could pass through.
Outside the bedroom, the old butler who had served him for many years—who could be said to have watched him grow up—was already waiting. The man, just over sixty, had graying hair and beard and a humble expression, though a sharp gleam was hidden in his eyes.
The old butler glanced at Leo and said, "Young master... lately, you have spent too much time with Miss Cassandra. Though her beauty is unmatched, indulging too deeply in women at a time like this may affect your physical condition... And she was once a Jedi Knight..."
"That isn't your concern, old man. I know where to draw the line." Leo waved a hand and impatiently cut him off. "My priority has never changed. That old bastard who is determined to tie the family to the Empire's Chariot and perish alongside the Empire—that is my priority."
He took the miniature terminal from the old butler and began reviewing its contents. Then he glanced back toward the bedroom, the corners of his mouth curling upward slightly. "As for