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

for a bit.You wait

to wait by the elevator

the building, Yareli drove to a nearby Italian restaurant

be amazed when her boss ordered pasta while speaking

do you prefer Italian food? Have you always known

twenty years and I've gotten used

to alienate Ayla, Yareli smiled fondly at her and considered, "If you prefer Chinese food, I can

it's my turn to treat you

happily, a wide grin stretched

had a worthwhile lunch

with her boss's countless

phone rang and it

for lunch to which she replied, "I'm already having lunch with my boss.Let's have dinner

was supposed to go out for

dinner to make

graciously, "Okay, I'll

the spoiled lunch date, he knew how much Yareli

a bright future under her

asked pointedly when Ayla hung up

shook her

about her future was

with love was out of the

me than lose him all

laced her voice

remain silent at

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

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

could be coming from being both Chinese,

remembered when she and Yareli first

joining a design competition

was impressed with her skills and that was how their acquaintance

went to school to attend her

distance, Yareli stared at her retreating

long since she

efforts, no reliable news

it was about

the day of the much-awaited design exhibition of Starlight

the way it

special event as he wanted to be there to

be nervous?" he asked, his voice

not nervous," she

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

Linda became

sets of design yet Ayla was the

Brian made a business

the center of fashion right now. Let's stay

gushed with a voice full of excitement.She finally convinced Brian to

for the cooperation with Starlight Fashion Hub, the contract must be completely signed,"

was why she decided

as ever, Anna confirmed, "No problem.I've called Ms.Evans and she already

chose to deal with these matters as

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

towards

spotted them

say he was stunned was an

are they here? What will happen if they meet

Brian and Anna just

filled

Ayla to see them, but it would

and shook her head repeatedly, "I don't

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