Chapter 49: His Brother

Rain's smile tightened, but she maintained her composure. "Sometimes a fresh perspective can bring fast solutions," she replied calmly, her eyes meeting him with quiet determination. "Besides, Mr. Rock seems to think I'm up to the standards to tackle this task."

She was relieved when Mario excused himself, which seemed to ease the tension in the air caused by Lucian's comment.

Turning to Lucian, Rain said, "I like to start my work with the tour around the facility. Do you have time to give me a tour of the facility? It would help me to understand the process, requirements, and the environment of the employees and also any potential issues that might not come up in formal conversations."

"Sure," Lucian replied with a sigh. As they walked through the winery, he suddenly added, "I apologize if I was a bit harsh earlier. I tend to speak directly without thinking."