"Good day, Lady Isabel," Emma greeted, her voice filled with deference. "May I introduce Miss Aya Arezo, the daughter of Lord Lister Arezo, who has been brought here as part of the agreement?"
Isabel's gaze shifted to Aya, her eyes assessing and penetrating. Aya mustered her composure, meeting Isabel's gaze with a mixture of wariness and curiosity.
"Miss Aya Arezo," Isabel acknowledged with a slight nod, her tone measured. "I heard about you. Welcome to the Iskar City."
Aya nodded in acknowledgment, her guard still firmly in place. "Thank you, Lady Isabel," she replied politely, her voice carrying a hint of reservation. "It is an honor to be here."
Sensing Aya's skepticism, Isabel's lips curved into a warm smile, her eyes crinkling with a touch of kindness. "The honor is ours, my dear. The Parada family extends its hospitality to you."