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 painted

go upstairs for a bit.You wait

and poised to wait by the elevator just as she was

building, Yareli drove to a nearby Italian restaurant together

couldn't help but be amazed when her boss ordered pasta while

Italian food? Have you always

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

"If you prefer Chinese food, I can take you to a good Chinese

it's my turn to treat

offered happily, a wide grin stretched across

two women had a

her boss's countless stories from back in her

middle of their conversation, her phone rang and it

to which she replied, "I'm already

she was supposed to go out for lunch with Lucas

offered dinner to

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

Yareli appreciated Ayla,

have a bright future under her mentorship and guidance,"he

Yareli asked pointedly when Ayla hung

Ayla shook her

about her future was

love was out

me than lose him all my life."

voice and her

to remain silent

the sudden change in her boss's

and hadn't been married.She worked hard in this foreign country

be coming from being both

remembered when

joining a design competition

impressed with her skills and

lunch finished, Ayla went to school to attend

stared at her retreating back

since she lost

efforts, no reliable

was about time

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

going the

special event as he

be

nervous," she replied

to present, she didn't feel

became

Ayla was the one gaining their

a business

right now. Let's

with a voice full of excitement.She finally convinced

cooperation with Starlight Fashion Hub, the contract

that was why she decided to entrust the Clark Group with the sole

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

these

she figured doing these tasks for

walked towards the fashion

them

was stunned

here? What will happen if they meet her?'

"Lala, Brian and Anna

filled

them, but it would be best if she

gasped in shock and shook her head repeatedly,

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