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

you want! I feel sick today and I need to rest, so I won't accompany

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

looks of it, the woman left hurriedly last

come in yet?"

the office for over an hour already and there

was growing more impatient

tell me anything about missing work today and we know she is always punctual.I

what was going on, but the shattered glass pieces in the tea room were a telling sign that Miss Wenny

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

the incomplete design drafts on the desk.She deliberately

it didn't take long for Anna to put two and two together and

feel antsy over what

Ayla was

presence made her really want to turn around and leave to rest at home, but she was also a dedicated employee

get to the third floor,

Ayla reached the office, an ill-tempered

Wenny, you're finally here after a long time.Is this what you call work

of time on your hands for you to come here every day.Yesterday, you said my design drafts were 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

that moment.She couldn't allow this woman to boss her around anymore and make her do tasks that were beyond

was following

demanding voice and cruel words made him

to work 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 voice, leaving

calmly assured the woman, "Miss Anna, don't worry.I know what

and sat down

better show Mr.Clark the design drafts I submitted yesterday

you think you are? I have the final say here.I'm

yelled, her voice

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

see I have work to do? As you said, I'm

skills have no

with blazing eyes full

until he was able to hear

his throat, he fixed a cold look at Anna and uttered, "I didn't

was so bent evading and hiding from

made her miserable these past

looked back and forth

two met yesterday, didn't you?" she