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

and poised to wait by

out of the building, Yareli drove to a nearby Italian restaurant together

when her boss ordered pasta while speaking

you prefer Italian food? Have you always

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

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

it's my turn to treat you for lunch next

happily, a wide grin stretched across

women had a

with her boss's countless

their conversation, her phone

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

completely forgot that she was supposed to go out for lunch with Lucas

offered dinner to make

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

he knew how much Yareli appreciated Ayla, so he didn't say anything against

a bright future under her mentorship and

pointedly

shook

about her

with love was out of

the man who loves me than lose him

touch of melancholy laced her voice and

chose to remain

the sudden change in her boss's demeanor implied

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

could be coming from being both Chinese, ' Ayla

remembered when she and Yareli first

braved joining a

with her skills and that was how their acquaintance

went to school

Yareli stared at her retreating back as

had been so long since she lost

efforts, no reliable

that maybe it was about time

the day of the much-awaited design

was going the way

event as he wanted

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

not nervous,"

to present, she didn't

Linda became green with

sets of design yet Ayla was the one

made a

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

a voice full of excitement.She finally convinced Brian to join

Hub, the contract must be completely signed," he stated with

Yareli, and that was why she

ever, Anna confirmed, "No

to deal with these matters as much as she

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

couple walked towards the

them

say he was stunned was

here? What will happen if they meet her?'

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

filled with

Ayla to see them, but it would be

in shock and shook her head

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