Chapter 330


    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 nced 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 nning 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


    dors, “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 ie in the future to support myself.”


    Anastasia couldn’t quite understand Gianna’s train of thought. “Why not just rent out the houses? Why


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


    you sold them without his knowledge?”


    Gianna snorted, “I wish he would.”


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


    “Let’s go 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 still see the shop across the street.


    “Anastasia, would you consider investing? You can help me run the coffee shop. The money you make


    from working one year won’tpare to being a business


    owner.”


    Gianna was unaware of Herman’s true identity, or else she would not have suggested this.


    Anastasia/shook her head, “No, thanks. I’m not familiar with running a business. I’d rather 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 rtionship. She


    didn’t want to risk ruining it again.


    “You’re worried about not having enough money to invest? Don’t worry about it. You don’t need to put


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


    How does that sound?”


    Not a single penny to invest, yet a 20% share in the business? Anastasia looked at Gianna in surprise,


    “Are you feeling okay?” Was she so rich that she was literally throwing money at her?


    Giannaughed, “I’ve just realized that you can 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 of sisters. If you help me, I’ll help you in


    return. It’s only


    natural.”


    Her eyes full of sincerity, Gianna’s words touched Anastasia. She smiled, “I appreciate your kindness,


    but I really can’t get involved with the coffee shop. Herman wouldn’t agree to it either.”


    She had agreed to learn business from Herman and was due to join Elysian Technologies next month.


    She didn’t have time to run a coffee shop.


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    “Why wouldn’t your husband agree?” Gianna asked, “Both of you are working hard for your money.


    With Pattie’s education costsing up, surely the more money you can make, the better? I believe he


    should have finished work by now, why not invite him to join us for dinner?”


    “Well…” Anastasia was at a loss for words. After a moment of hesitation, she said, “Herman has


    started apany, and I’m supposed to help him out next month.”


    “What kind ofpany has Herman started?” Gianna asked curiously.


    Anastasia exined, “Elysian Technologies. He started it.”


    Gianna was stunned. Even those who had never worked a day in their life would have heard of Elysian


    Technologies. It was one of the toppanies on the Fortune 500 list and belonged to the wealthiest


    man in Riverdale.


    Giannaughed, “Anastasia, you must be joking.”