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

Chapter 97: She Didn't Want To See Him Now 

Ayla was completely immersed in finishing her design draft.Once done, she eagerly presented it to Linda, the company's design department director.

"Director Linda, I just completed my design.I would love for you to take a look," she informed her as she handed the draft over.

Linda reluctantly accepted the design but didn't bother to go over the drawings.

"I'll put it aside for now.Boss said she would come and pick it up herself today," she said dismissively, her tone implying an utter dislike for the employee.

Linda thought menacingly, 'You're a pathetic undergraduate who has nothing to prove yet.' Ayla being hired with a competitive salary was merely because of their boss.

What irked Linda the most was how this girl quickly climbed up the ladder.

Within a few months, her designs could already compete for high-caliber fashion shows while Linda painstakingly worked for it for over half a decade.

"Alright, I see.I'll go back to my workspace then.Let me know if there's something I should improve on and I'd be glad to revise it," Ayla replied politely.

She had no clue as to where Linda's hostility was coming from.

It was never Ayla's intention to threaten her in any way.

She was only doing her job as a designer and no matter what happened, Linda would always be the 4 director.

"Go ahead!" Linda almost shouted with annoyance.

She wanted her out of the office immediately.

There was I no sense letting her meet the boss.

Ayla stepped out of the office and proceeded to sort out some documents for work.She didn't stay long though, since she still had afternoon classes to attend.

As she alighted from the elevator, she came face to face with an elegant woman donning a sleek beige suit.

Her queen-style handbag and tasteful makeup added to her alluring charm.

One would not think she was over 40 as her lovely face radiated a youthful glow.

"Boss,"

Ayla managed to greet the woman, although she was still a bit intimidated by how fashionable she was.

"Wenny, what's with the rush? Why are you leaving early? Do you want to go upstairs and have a little chat?"

Yareli Evans invited her warmly.

The kind gesture made Ayla smile but she had to decline, "I would love to but I still have a class this afternoon.I only dropped by to give my draft to Linda."

Yareli was of Chinese descent.

Fifteen years ago, she founded the Starlight Fashion Hub in Italy.

From her humble beginnings, she exerted hard work and dedication which made the company grow significantly.

Now, it was recognized as Milan's most prestigious fashion and design house.

"Oh, you have classes this afternoon? How about going out for lunch together? It's still early and we can squeeze in some time," Yareli suggested.

Her years in the business made her a good judge of character.

She could sense something good in this designer, and that was why she wanted to get to know her better.

Ayla was actually not in a hurry but she didn't want to interfere with her boss's work.

However, it also didn't feel right to turn down her offer twice.

"I just don't want to take up too much of your time.Would it be okay?" she asked politely.

"That's nonsense,"

her head, an amused smile

upstairs for a bit.You wait here," she

to wait by the elevator just as she was

Yareli drove to a nearby Italian

help but be amazed when her boss ordered pasta while

Italian food? Have you always known

of your questions.I've been here for almost twenty years and I've gotten used to

at her and considered, "If you prefer Chinese food, I can take you

turn to treat you for

offered happily, a wide

had a worthwhile

was fascinated with her boss's countless stories from back

the middle of their conversation, her phone rang and it was Lucas

she replied, "I'm already having lunch

supposed to go out for lunch

dinner to make

"Okay, I'll pick you up after

much Yareli appreciated Ayla, so

hope Ayla would have a bright future under her

boyfriend?" Yareli asked pointedly when Ayla hung up the

Ayla shook her

her

love was out

with the man who loves me than lose

laced her voice and her expressive eyes turned

to remain

much about Yareli yet, but the sudden change in her boss's demeanor implied

heard was that she was single and hadn't been married.She worked hard

be coming from

remembered when she

a design competition

and that was how their

their lunch finished, Ayla went to school to attend her

retreating back as her eyes welled up

so long since she

her efforts, no

to think that maybe it was about time to accept that her child

day of the much-awaited design

was going the

miss the special event as he wanted to be there to support

be nervous?"

not nervous,"

had three sets of design to present, she didn't

Linda became

five sets of design yet Ayla was the one gaining their

made a business trip

now. Let's stay here for a few

voice full of excitement.She finally convinced

for the cooperation with Starlight Fashion Hub, the contract

that was why she decided to

confirmed, "No problem.I've called Ms.Evans and she

these matters as much as she

hard enough and she figured doing these tasks for him would help keep some weight off

towards

spotted them almost

he was stunned was an

they here? What will happen if they

Brian and Anna just arrived here.Do you want to

voice filled

Ayla to see them, but it

Ayla gasped in shock and shook her head

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