The Bond Between Us (Anastasia and Herman) novel Chapter 695

Anastasia shook her head, clearly disagreeing, and said, “As long as you're not stealing or cheating, making money in a way you can be proud of is nothing to be ashamed of. Honey, believe it or not, if these old-school brands don’t adapt, they’ll eventually be left behind.”

Hearing this, Herman perked up with interest. “Babe, go on, I’m all ears. I want to hear what you think.”

Anastasia continued, “Being on maternity leave can get pretty dull, you know? So I started looking into current trends. Social media entrepreneurship is the new wave. It's basically an evolution from the e-commerce era and still tied to it. Young folks today are working their butts off. They have no time for shopping in physical stores, right?”

She paused for a moment to gather her thoughts and added, “Plus, young people mostly make impulse buys. Catch them at the right moment, and you've got them spending. I’ve noticed a surge in short-form video platforms. Young people use these to pass the time, like a new kind of window shopping. The internet has everything, and they’re always up for trying new things. I think tapping into social media is a smart move. Give Sandy a bit more time, and her value will definitely skyrocket.”

Listening to Anastasia’s analysis, Herman couldn’t help but say proudly, “My wife is so smart, always sharp with business opportunities. I completely agree with you. But remember, the tide that lifts you can also capsize you.”

Anastasia nodded in understanding, “The internet makes things easy for everyone, speeding up information sharing. It can make someone rich overnight but can also ruin them just as fast. With such temptation, it’s hard not to cut corners. I remember Dad mentioning that Sandy’s store mixed in fakes with the real deal.”

Herman nodded, “Exactly. In business, integrity is key. Honesty is what takes you the distance.”

Just as Anastasia was about to respond, they noticed Jason leaving.

“He’s leaving so early.” Anastasia frowned, “Looks like it’s really over between them.”

Herman also saw Jason walking away and remarked, “If it’s meant to be, you can’t escape it. If not, no amount of trying will make it work.”