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 attitude

ahead if you want! I feel sick today and I need to

in the office at the third floor, Anna looked around inquisitively.She noticed that the computer was still on and Ayla's

the woman left hurriedly

yet?" she asked one

the office for over an

growing more impatient as time

missing work today and we know

what was going on, but the shattered glass pieces in the tea room

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

the incomplete design drafts on the

missicy all night, it didn't take long for Anna to put two and two together

feel antsy over what possibly

was still

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

to get to the third floor, while Brian followed

the office, an

finally here after a long time.Is this what you

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

for finally standing up to Anna at that moment.She couldn't allow this woman to boss her around anymore and make her do tasks

was

words made him stop cold in

under pressure, then you're free to pack your things and leave.If you keep on doing a lousy job, you're going to put the reputation of Clark Group on the line," Anna raised her

Anna, don't worry.I know what to do.I will try my best to keep up and finish

desk and sat

design drafts I submitted

think you are? I have the final say here.I'm not

her voice so

calm and polite, Ayla's patience was wearing thin with how

As you said, I'm already behind so I wouldn't mind working overnight to finish the design drafts you want," she

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

her with blazing eyes full of

he was able to hear the whole

cold look at Anna and

Ayla was so

her miserable these past few

and forth

two met yesterday, didn't you?"