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

While sitting in the taxi, Ayla noticed a sapphire blue Lamborghini closely tailing the vehicle.

‘He really doesn't want to give up, does he?’ she mused, while shaking her head.

"Miss, is the car behind us after you?" the driver inquired curiously while looking at her from the rearview mirror.

"Sir, please ignore that.Just drive," she replied dismissively.

Ayla didn't care whatever Brian did.

He could follow her around the city for as long as he pleased.

She didn't have time for his nonsense antics.She got out of the taxi the moment it arrived in front of her apartment building.She borrowed some cash from the security guard at the gate to pay the fare.

Handing it to the driver, she said, "Thank you, sir."

"You're welcome," the driver took the money from her and sped away.

Brian stepped out of his car just in time to see her entering the apartment building.

The proximity of the place to where she worked didn't escape his keen eyes.

‘So this is where she lives, quite convenient for work and for hiding from me, ' he observed.

Instead of following her upstairs, he decided to stay by his car and wait for her there.

After changing her clothes, Ayla came down the apartment lobby a few minutes later.

She returned the money she borrowed from the security guard and exited the building gracefully.

"Brian, I'm sure you have more important things to spend your time on than following me.We both have work to do," she reminded him as she saw him still leaning against the car.

If only he would pay attention to her tone, he would know that she was trying to get rid of him.

Brian just humorlessly laughed, "Have you forgotten that this is a tie-up between our two companies? Am I not allowed to look around here?"

"Of course, you're allowed but I think now isn't the right time.It's better if you'd come with your fiancee," Ayla said as an excuse.

In truth, she just didn't want to keep on facing him.

"What I do with my time is none of your business," Brian replied rather brusquely.

He strode across the pavement, acting as if he owned the entire place.

couldn't bear his difficult

want! I feel sick today and I need to

inquisitively.She noticed that the computer was still on

the woman left hurriedly

yet?" she asked one of the

in the office for over an hour already and there was still

growing more impatient as time

don't know.Miss Wenny didn't tell me anything about missing work today and we know she is always punctual.I

pieces in the tea room were a telling sign that Miss

she left because she didn't manage to finish her designs on time,

incomplete design drafts on the desk.She deliberately made things difficult for Ayla because she deserved

night, it didn't take long for Anna to put two and two together and come up with a premature conclusion in her

feel

Ayla was still

at home, but she was also a dedicated employee who made sure her

to

reached the office, an ill-tempered Anna

Wenny, you're finally here after a long time.Is

so bad that they could not be used in the fashion season.Are you here to ask me for new design drafts today? I'm sorry, but I'm not a robot that can produce designs in a snap.I can't deliver this all at once,"

proud of herself for finally standing up to Anna at that moment.She couldn't allow this woman to boss her around

was following

cruel words made

a lousy job, you're going to put the reputation of Clark Group on the line," Anna raised her voice, leaving

Anna, don't worry.I know what to do.I

desk and sat

you'd better show Mr.Clark the design drafts I submitted yesterday to avoid any delays,"

are? I have the final say

voice so heated and

she'd like to remain calm and polite, Ayla's patience

office! Can't you see I have work to do? As you said, I'm already behind

just being honest.Your amateur design skills have no place here.I think you should go

glared at her with blazing eyes

didn't walk in until he was able to

fixed a cold look at Anna and uttered, "I didn't expect you

it was becoming clear why Ayla was

her miserable these past

dark eyes looked back and forth

two met yesterday, didn't you?"