Bargaining with a Tiger

"We Hutt aren't afraid of whatever the Galactic Republic wants to do." Oruba snorted at Mira Han's words. "You, on the other hand, Mira Han, have involved yourself far too deeply in the war between the Desilijic kajidic and the Besadi kajidic. Meddling in Hutt affairs so much is not something someone who wants to live a little longer should be doing."

"The matter between the Desilijic kajidic and the Besadi kajidic was their own choice. Zorba Desilijic has ruled the family for so many years; he understands the reasoning behind it. I merely took his money and did some work." Mira Han said. "Back to Terminus Planet. You know that it voluntarily joined the Galactic Republic and entered the war. That means your plan has failed."

"Hmph!" Oruba was clearly displeased. "I told you already, the Republic cannot control me."

"If you know anything about Wilhuff Tarkin's methods, then you should understand that once he takes control of Terminus, you will have no chance at all. Don't forget that Terminus Planet reached an agreement with Tarkin long ago and suddenly joined the Republic when we launched our attack. That was what caused us a few unexpected difficulties. Do you think he will continue to tolerate your actions?" Mira Han said.

"Fine. Let's hear your terms." Oruba agreed immediately.

His mind was sharp, and he quickly understood the issue.

He had come to Terminus Planet in the first place to take advantage of the open and covert struggle between the two greatest Hutt families—the Desilijic kajidic and the Besadi kajidic—to expand his own influence.

As an emerging family, the Goresla Family could only painstakingly carve out scraps of territory, whether in Hutt Space or along the countless smuggling routes crisscrossing the Milky Way Galaxy. That was the only way it