Chapter 41: Raine's glib tongue

Raine's POV

As he strolled with his wife and some security personnel, I greeted them with a wave and a smile. "Uncle Gustavo! I'm glad we ran into each other. Someone has been very rude to me," I mentioned.

The woman behind me turned pale upon hearing me address him as an uncle. As I approached them, we shook hands and she looked me up and down, smiling.

"My goodness, you look refined and like a real businesswoman now. You don't seem as stressed as before. You've finally excelled in business!" I chuckled softly.

"Hello, auntie. You look as gorgeous as ever. By the way, is she your cousin?" I inquired. She glanced at the woman behind me, nodded, and appeared puzzled. I took her arm and calmly explained what she had done. She sighed.

"I apologize for my cousin's behavior," she says, acknowledging the need for a different approach.

"Let's discuss this over snacks. I have an important matter to discuss with uncle Gustavo. Can we