Chapter 6108

Though Tawanna was hesitant, she accepted the party invitation for the evening, not for her own sake but to maintain a good rapport for future business dealings with Bernard Arnault. Bernard Arnault's assistant let out a sigh of relief and politely stated, "Miss Sweet, you and your family should take care on your way. I’ll have the butler escort you back to the villa first so you can rest. Mr. Arnault has instructed that if you need anything on this island, feel free to ask the butler—everyone on White Horse Island is eager to cater to your needs." Sveit nodded and replied, "I appreciate your assistance, Mr. Arnault." The assistant smiled discreetly to himself, thinking, "Miss Sweet must not have grasped the full implication of my words. It’s the entire island that will exert itself to meet his needs, but it won’t be complimentary. Mr. Arnault aims to maintain frugality, so it's unlikely to bear the full costs of her party’s consumption..." At one point, he considered subtly cautioning Tawanna, but then thought better of it. If Tawanna felt displeased, Mr. Arnault might reprimand him for speaking too freely. In any case, all expenses on the island are logged in a systematic manner, consolidated upon departure. Even if Tawanna misinterprets the situation, someone will ensure she is presented with the bill before leaving. Whatever grievances she harbors toward Mr. Arnault will be of no consequence to her. So, he smiled and said, "Miss Sweet, please enter the car with your family!" Tawanna acknowledged him with a nod and inquired, "Are we booked together?" At that moment, a white female butler stepped forward respectfully and replied, "Miss Sweet, you have reserved a total of four water villas, all of which are adjacent to one another." "That's excellent," Tawanna responded. "Please take us there." The butler made a quick call and bowed, saying, "Please get into the car; I will escort you to your accommodation." Meanwhile, numerous guests had gathered at the dock to witness the spectacle. They had learned the previous day that the famous star Tawanna was set to arrive on White Horse Island today. Hearing the roar of the seaplanes landing prompted them to rush out to see the international superstar up close. Upon spotting Tawanna, the crowd erupted in excitement, with many fervent fans eager to rush forward for autographs and photos. Fortunately, White Horse Island had prepared security personnel in advance, and Tawanna was flanked by several imposing bodyguards who kept the enthusiastic fans at bay. With the close proximity insufficient, fans resorted to taking as many photos as they could with their phones. Tawanna was accustomed to the attention, so as she got into the golf cart, she continued to smile and wave at the residents around her. Among the crowd were Hamid and his two pregnant companions, who were unable to contain their enthusiasm upon seeing Tawanna. The two ladies waved excitedly, jumping in place. Hamid, feeling anxious, whispered, "Stop jumping! Be careful of the baby!" The two young women, despite wearing veils as part of their customs, were no different from ordinary women at home; they surfed the internet and followed the latest stars. Tawanna was their idol, so their excitement was understandable. Hamid felt relieved as the young women’s exuberance had no adverse effects. Once Tawanna departed, Hamid let out a sigh of relief and tried to steer them back, saying, "Ladies, I understand you’re excited, but is it time for us to head back? We can still get back early and prepare for today’s flight. After breakfast, we'll check out and take the plane to Male." The eldest lady asked, "But what about the chance to meet Tawanna up close? Even just to get an autograph?"

The second lady chimed in, "I want a photo with her! This could be my only opportunity for face-to-face contact with her in this lifetime!" Hamid responded with exasperation, "Oh, there will certainly be other opportunities in the future. I’m just trying to head back to make arrangements. Besides, Tawanna is a major star. Even if you stay on the island, the chances of seeing her again are slim. Didn’t you notice how many bodyguards she had with her?" The eldest lady exchanged a glance with the second lady and said, "What you said makes sense, Commander. We've seen her now and snapped a few photos; maybe that’s enough." The second lady, though feeling disappointed, nodded slightly in agreement, saying, "Alright, then." Hamid felt relieved, quickly took out his phone, and called someone, "Please arrange the earliest flight for us today. Help me contact the staff at White Horse Island and prepare a seaplane to take us to the airport." On the other end of the line, the voice was respectful: "Understood, Commander. I’ll handle it." Hamid ended the call and said, "I'll let Charlie know about our departure, and we’ll be on our way." The two ladies nodded in agreement. Just then, a staff member approached and announced, "Ladies and gentlemen, I have exciting news! Tonight, Mr. Bernard Arnault, our group president, has invited Miss Tawanna Sweet to an evening party. All guests are warmly invited to attend. Every guest is welcome! The party will be held at the sea view bar by the water at eight o'clock this evening. Everyone is welcome!" "Really? Can we attend the party with Tawanna?!" The crowd erupted in excitement, with several women screaming in delight. Hamid’s two companions were so exhilarated that they clasped each other's hands, jumping and shouting with enthusiasm. The eldest lady, who had just been trying to persuade the second lady, clutched Hamid's arm pleadingly, "Commander, let’s stay until tomorrow! We have to attend the party tonight!" The second lady added, "Yes, Commander! We don’t have any other requests; we just want to meet Tawanna up close. And if we could get a photo with her, that would be perfect!" Hamid, feeling defeated, replied, "I just arranged for a flight… You all heard my call..." The eldest lady begged, "If we leave tomorrow, will you consider it, Commander? Please, we must attend that party!" The second lady stepped forward, "Yes, Commander! Could you stay just one more day?" Facing the hopeful eyes of the two pregnant women, Hamid felt his resolve soften and replied helplessly, "Alright, let's agree to stay for one more day! I’ll ask someone to book a flight for tomorrow morning. Even if Tawanna were to hold a concert here, you both must return with me!" The two ladies exchanged joyful smiles. It's not every day that a top superstar like Tawanna attends a party hosted by the group’s boss; the notion of her holding a concert here seemed far-fetched. They didn’t hesitate to agree. Hamid had no choice but to call his subordinates again, "Don’t book the flight; schedule it for tomorrow morning." His subordinate responded with surprise, "Commander, are you pushing back your departure? I just confirmed today’s tickets." "Yes," Hamid sighed in resignation, "A major star is on the island, and she’s having a party with the group president tonight. The two ladies want to stick around for one more day to chase after their star. Please make sure to reserve tomorrow’s flights and inform all the officers that they must return to base tomorrow, no matter what they are doing! I have an important strategic meeting to hold, and attendance is mandatory!"