Jack snapped to attention. He knew Maria to be a cold and proud woman.

But she was never impolite or discourteous.

She called the old man so casually as Phil, which only meant they were good friends or at least old acquaintances.

Intrigued, Jack decided not to leave the room. He sidled behind Maria, acting like some sort of sentry.

“This is what you want. Go on and take it."