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,"

an amused smile painted on

a bit.You wait here,"

and poised to wait by the elevator

Yareli drove to a nearby Italian restaurant together with

be amazed when her

you prefer Italian food? Have you always known how to speak Italian?"

twenty years and I've gotten used to their

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

turn to treat you for

offered happily, a wide grin stretched

had

fascinated with her boss's countless

of their conversation, her phone rang and it was Lucas

inviting her out for lunch to which she replied, "I'm already

to go out for lunch with Lucas

offered dinner to make

graciously, "Okay,

lunch date, he knew how much Yareli

a bright future

Yareli asked pointedly when

Ayla shook her

her future

with love was out of the

rather stay with the man who loves me than lose him all my life." Yareli spoke

touch of melancholy laced her voice and her expressive

chose to remain silent at

sudden change in

that she was single and hadn't been married.She worked hard in this foreign

could be coming

when she

joining a design

impressed with her skills and that was how their acquaintance

finished, Ayla went to school to

stared at her retreating back as her eyes

since she lost

her efforts, no reliable news

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

much-awaited design exhibition of

going the way

miss the special event as he wanted

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

not nervous," she replied

of design to present, she didn't feel stressed because Yareli

Linda became

Ayla was the

and Brian made a business trip to

is the center of fashion right now. Let's stay here for a

full of excitement.She finally convinced Brian

the contract must be completely

good relationship with Yareli, and that was why she decided to entrust the

as ever, Anna confirmed, "No problem.I've

these matters

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

couple walked towards the fashion

them

he was stunned was

happen if they meet

"Lala, Brian and Anna just arrived here.Do you want to

voice filled with

them, but it would be best if she

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

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