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,"

amused smile painted

for a bit.You wait

agreed and poised to wait by

out of the building, Yareli drove to a nearby

help but be amazed when her boss ordered pasta while

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

of your questions.I've been here for almost 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

to treat

offered happily, a wide grin stretched

two women had a

her boss's countless stories from back in her

conversation, her phone rang and it was Lucas

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

that she was supposed to go out for lunch with

offered dinner to make

agreed graciously, "Okay, I'll pick you

much Yareli appreciated

a bright future under her mentorship and

your boyfriend?" Yareli asked pointedly

Ayla shook her

her future

with love was out of

with the man who loves me than

melancholy laced her voice

chose to remain silent

sudden change in her boss's demeanor implied a

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

of familiarity could be coming from being both Chinese, '

when she

joining a design

was impressed with her skills and that was how their

their lunch finished, Ayla went to

a distance, Yareli stared at her retreating back as her eyes welled

since she

efforts, no reliable news

to think that maybe it was about

of the much-awaited

was going the way

miss the special event as he wanted to be

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

not nervous," she

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

became

sets of design yet Ayla

Brian made a business trip to

of fashion right now. Let's stay here for a few more

voice full of excitement.She finally convinced Brian

cooperation with Starlight Fashion Hub, the contract must be completely

relationship with Yareli, and that was why she decided

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

to deal with these matters as

these tasks for him would help keep some weight off his

towards the

spotted them almost

was stunned

will happen if

"Lala, Brian and Anna

filled with

to see them, but it would be best if she knew what

in shock and shook her head repeatedly, "I

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