The Bound Between Us

Anastasia had a feeling that Gianna had been deceiving her from the very beginning. But she shrugged it off, thinking, why would Gianna have any reason to fool her? So without giving it much thought, Anastasia hopped into the car.

Gianna drove Anastasia to a restaurant and parked the car outside. She gestured towards the row of shops across the street.

“Anastasia, what do you think about those shops?” Gianna asked.

Anastasia glanced across, then surveyed her surroundings, “There are a lot of office buildings here, so ány shop in this area is prime real estate. It’s a great location, why do you ask?”

“I bought one of them. I’m planning on opening a coffee shop,” Gianna said with a smile, “Do you want to invest with me?”

“You bought one?” Anastasia was taken aback. A shop in this location would cost at least a few million dollars, “Where did you get so much money?”

Although Gianna came from a wealthy family, it wasn’t like they could just fork out millions on a whim.

“I sold two of my parents’ houses. They are currently living in one, and the money from selling the houses is now with me. I used it to buy this storefront, with the intention of opening my own coffee shop. This way, I’ll have income in the future to support myself.”

Why open a coffee shop? Joey was eyeing those old houses. Aren’t you worried

“I wish he would.”

her eyebrows, sensing something more behind Gianna’s words.

topic, leading Anastasia into the restaurant. From their window-side

would you consider investing? You can help me run the coffee shop. The money you make from working one year won’t compare to

owner.”

was unaware of Herman’s true identity, or else she

business with cousins often led to disputes, especially when it was about profits. She and Gianna had just recently mended their relationship. She didn’t want to risk

need to put in a dime. Just help out in the shop, and we can count it as a labor share, 20% for

20% share in the business? Anastasia looked at Gianna in

Spouses can turn against each other, and parents won’t be with us forever. I’m an only child, and without siblings, I have no one to lean on in times

natural.”

She smiled, “I appreciate your kindness, but I really can’t get involved with the coffee shop. Herman wouldn’t agree to it