The girl was immediately on guard.

“Who are you?" Isla nervously asked.

“My name is Jack Blake," Jack replied with no hesitation. "This is where Miss Maria is staying, right?"

It was no place for someone as powerful as Maria, but since Jack was already informed of her circumstances beforehand, he wasn't as affronted as he had initially been.

Isla nodded instinctively, but soon realized her mistake. She stepped forward and blocked Jack's way.