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.”

open a coffee shop? Joey was eyeing those old houses. Aren’t you worried he will cause trouble since you

“I wish

sensing something

in and grab a bite” Gianna changed the topic, leading Anastasia into the restaurant. From their window-side table on the second floor, they could

can help me run the coffee shop. The money

owner.”

Herman’s true identity, or else she would not have suggested this.

stick to my job.” She really wasn’t interested. Moreover, doing 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

a dime. Just help out in the shop, and we can count it as a labor share, 20% for you and 80% for

20% share in the business? Anastasia looked at Gianna in surprise, “Are you feeling okay?” Was she so

only rely on siblings. 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 of trouble. Anastasia, I hope we can be the closest

natural.”

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