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,"

head, an amused smile

for a bit.You wait here,"

and poised to wait by the elevator just

drove to a nearby

her boss

food? Have you always known how to speak Italian?" she asked

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

Yareli smiled fondly at her and considered, "If you prefer Chinese food, I can take you to a good Chinese

treat you

a wide grin stretched across

women had a worthwhile

boss's countless

of their conversation, her phone

inviting her out for lunch to which she replied, "I'm already having lunch with my boss.Let's

that she was supposed to go

offered dinner

relief, Lucas agreed graciously, "Okay,

date, he knew how much Yareli appreciated Ayla, so he

would have a bright future under her mentorship

pointedly when Ayla hung

Ayla shook

her

Lucas with love was out of

stay with the man who loves me

of melancholy laced her voice and her

remain silent at

yet, but the sudden change in

was single and hadn't been married.She

could be coming from being both Chinese,

Ayla remembered when she

a

with her skills and

Ayla went to school to attend

her retreating back as

since she lost

no

was about time to accept that

day of the much-awaited design exhibition of

was going the way it

as he wanted to

how do you feel? Will you be nervous?" he asked, his voice full

nervous,"

of design to present, she didn't feel

Linda became green

of design yet Ayla was the one gaining their

and Brian made a business trip to Milan

right now. Let's stay here for a

with a voice full of excitement.She finally convinced

the cooperation with Starlight Fashion Hub, the contract must

with Yareli, and that was why

efficient as ever, Anna confirmed, "No problem.I've called Ms.Evans

to deal with these matters as much as she

figured doing these tasks for him would help keep some weight off his

striking couple walked towards the

them

was stunned

they here? What will happen if they meet

Ayla, "Lala, Brian and Anna just arrived here.Do

filled with

it would be best if she knew

Ayla gasped in shock and shook her head repeatedly, "I don't want to

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