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

a bit.You wait here,"

to wait by the

to a nearby

couldn't help but be amazed when her boss

you prefer Italian food? Have you always known how to

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

alienate 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 lunch

wide grin

two women had a worthwhile

was fascinated with her boss's countless stories from back in

her phone rang and it was Lucas

replied,

supposed to go

offered dinner to make

relief, Lucas agreed graciously, "Okay,

date, he knew how much Yareli appreciated Ayla, so he didn't

would have a bright

boyfriend?" Yareli asked pointedly when Ayla hung up

Ayla shook her

about her

with love was out of

stay with the man who loves me

her voice and her expressive eyes turned

chose to remain silent at that

didn't know much about Yareli yet, but the sudden change in her boss's demeanor

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

coming

remembered when

joining a design

was impressed with her skills and that was

lunch finished, Ayla went to

her retreating back

since she lost

her efforts, no

think that maybe it was about time

day of the much-awaited design exhibition of

was going the

special event as he wanted to be

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

not nervous,"

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

this, Linda became green with

Ayla was

Anna and Brian made a business trip to

center of fashion right now. Let's stay

a voice full of excitement.She finally convinced

with Starlight Fashion Hub, the contract must

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

Anna confirmed, "No problem.I've called Ms.Evans and

chose to deal with these matters as

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

striking couple walked towards the fashion show

spotted them

was stunned was

will happen if they meet her?'

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

voice filled

to see them, but it would be best

and shook her

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