They immediately scattered in different directions, eager to deliver the news.
Heena, meanwhile, continued towards the restaurants and cookhouses.
Unfortunately, arranging food for a large gathering wasn't quite as simple as she had hoped.
When she explained that she needed a feast for around one or two hundred people, the first cookhouse shook its head.
"Madam, that's far too much food to prepare on such short notice. We would need at least a full day."
Heena frowned.
"A whole day? I don't have that much time."
The owner looked equally troubled. "Even if we start immediately, our current kitchen staff won't be enough."
"What if you hire more cooks and servants for the day?"
"That might work, but it will cost extra."
"That's fine. Just tell me how many people you need."
Seeing that Heena wasn't backing down, the owner finally began discussing the arrangements with her.
