The Substitute Bride: Making Memories Of Us (Lois Stone)

As soon as Ayla went downstairs, Brian caught up with her and grabbed her arm.

"What's the matter with you? Were you trying to set me up with Linda? Do you really not care?"

"Mr.Clark, I think it’s inappropriate of you to hold me like this in public."

Ayla glared at him.

Was he aware of what he was doing right now? This was the hotel's lobby.

Numerous people were coming and going, and she didn't want them to mistake her for a whore.

"Is that so? I don't care about other people's opinions.Don't you know who owns this place?"

Brian proudly stood at the center of the lobby, showing no intention of letting her go.

As of this moment, Ayla was powerless.

So what if he owned this place? Yes, she cared about what other people thought of her, and she didn't want to be seen with him.But was this reason enough to stop him? Why couldn't he just listen to her? 

"Let me drive you back to your office."

After saying that, he carried her to the car parked outside and drove her to work.Ayla sat in the office for the entire day, but she practically did nothing.

What Lucas said to her last night was still clouding her mind.

She was still debating whether to leave or not.She had two choices: she could either leave or cater to Brian's whims.

However, she was aware of the fact that leaving wouldn't be easy.

And even if she did try to leave, Brian might be able to catch her and drag her back.

When night fell, Ayla received a call from Yareli.

They were supposed to have dinner together.

"Wenny, we haven't seen each other for over a month.It looks like you've lost some weight.You must've been having difficulties working on your own," said Yareli.

"It's fine.I'm used to it.I was born in Antawood.I am not a stranger to this place, and I've gotten accustomed to it," Ayla replied casually.

I have something to ask you.It's fine if you don't want to answer me," Yareli asked after hesitating for a long

and she knew

he went, he was capable of getting everything he desired.Wenny was a simple and kindhearted girl.It would be harmful for her to stay around

"Ms.Evans, it's fine.Ask away."

was nothing she couldn't

people had noticed that something was going on with her and

a sip of water, Yareli said, "Wenny, are you familiar with

him before I

have with him now is a professional relationship." Yareli

"That's good to know."

was business, and it must

time Ayla returned to her apartment, it was already quite late.But then she

what are you

by? Did you

was always aware of her

asked me to have dinner with her.I'm sorry to have kept you out here in the

apartment this time? Slowly, he approached her

waiting out here is worth it."

her, she didn't try to resist.He then stared

there were two people who had been

hadn't warned the security team in advance, those people

Perhaps it was Haley.  She

was just investigating whom Lucas was dating or helping Tatum gather information, he wasn't going to let Ayla get hurt again.It was

a meeting tomorrow morning.Don't forget to

went back to

shocked beside his car, he said, "You should try to avoid meeting

car leave, she

every now and then?’ Haley looked at each of the pictures that her men had taken, but she

same person

that she must've seen her somewhere before.Otherwise, why would she

these past few days? Didn't you say that you spotted Lucas

woman had something to do with

caught on camera being intimate for the past few days.They don't appear to

keeping an eye on Lucas.I

staring at the photos, her doorbell rang.  Stashing the

Why are you