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,"

shook her head, an amused smile

for a bit.You wait here," she

and poised to wait by the elevator just

to a nearby Italian restaurant together

but be amazed when her

Have you always known

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

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

it's my turn to treat you

a wide grin stretched

had a

countless stories from

the middle of their conversation, her phone rang

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

to go

dinner

agreed graciously, "Okay, I'll pick you

how much Yareli appreciated Ayla,

Ayla would have a bright future under her

asked pointedly when Ayla hung up

Ayla shook

her

was out of

the man who loves me than lose him all my life." Yareli

her voice and her expressive eyes turned

to remain silent at

yet, but the sudden change in her

she was single and hadn't been married.She

of familiarity could be coming from being both

remembered when she

joining a design competition

impressed with her skills and that

Ayla went to school to

Yareli stared at her retreating back as her

long since she

no reliable news

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

was the day of the much-awaited design exhibition of Starlight Fashion

the way it was

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

how do you feel? Will you be

not nervous,"

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

became green

five sets of design yet Ayla was

Anna and Brian made a business trip to

now.

voice full of excitement.She finally convinced Brian

the contract must

with Yareli, and that was why

"No problem.I've

to deal with these matters as

working hard enough and she figured doing these tasks

towards the fashion

spotted them

was stunned was

happen if they

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

filled

but it would be best if she knew what

shock and shook her head repeatedly, "I don't want

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255