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

by the elevator

Yareli drove to a nearby Italian restaurant together with

when her boss ordered pasta

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

of your questions.I've been here for almost twenty

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

to treat

happily, a wide

had

with her boss's countless

their conversation, her phone rang and it was Lucas on the

replied, "I'm already having lunch with

was supposed to go out for lunch with

offered dinner to make

relief, Lucas agreed graciously, "Okay, I'll pick you up

date, he knew how much Yareli appreciated

Ayla would have a bright future under

he your boyfriend?" Yareli asked pointedly when

shook her

her future was

was

stay with the man who loves me than lose him

her voice and

to remain silent at that

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

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

coming from being both Chinese, '

back, Ayla remembered when she

joining a design

and that was how their

Ayla went

Yareli stared at her retreating back as

long since she lost

no reliable news

pained her to think that maybe it was about time to

day of the much-awaited design exhibition

going the

wouldn't miss the special event as he wanted to be there to support

you be

nervous," she

present, she didn't feel stressed because Yareli gave

this, Linda became

design yet Ayla was the one gaining their boss's

made a business trip to Milan

now. Let's

with a voice full of excitement.She finally convinced Brian

the contract must be completely signed," he

a good relationship with Yareli, and that was why she

"No problem.I've called

these matters as much as she

and she figured doing these tasks for him would help keep some

walked towards the

them almost

say he was

here? What will happen

and Anna just

filled

to see them, but it would

and shook her head

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

Comments ()

0/255