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.

to ask you.It's fine if you don't want to answer me," Yareli asked

had made a name for himself, and she knew what kind

a simple and kindhearted girl.It would be harmful for her

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

was nothing she

that something was going on with her

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

before I left Antawood to live

have with him now

"That's good to know."

it must not have any

apartment, it was already quite late.But then she noticed that Brian was

what are you

by? Did you go

that he was always aware of her

to have dinner with her.I'm sorry to have kept you out here in the cold, Mr.Clark."

this time? Slowly, he approached

here

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

he noticed that there were two people who had been watching anyone that came in

warned the security team in advance, those

was

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

tomorrow morning.Don't forget to

he went back

car, he said, "You should try to avoid meeting with Lucas for

leave, she

Was he aware that Lucas is visiting me every now and then?’ Haley looked at each

this woman was the same person that she accidentally knocked down along the road last

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

man these past few days? Didn't you say that you

this woman had something

being intimate for the past few days.They don't appear

see.Continue keeping an eye on Lucas.I have to know who

rang.  Stashing the pictures away, she went to open the

Why are