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,"

her head, an amused smile painted

go upstairs for a bit.You wait here,"

agreed and poised to wait by the

the building, Yareli drove to a nearby Italian restaurant

but be amazed when her boss

do you prefer Italian food? Have you always

here for almost twenty years and I've gotten used to their way of

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

it's my turn to treat you for lunch next

wide grin stretched across

two women had a

countless stories from back in

their conversation, her phone rang and it was

inviting her out for lunch to which she replied, "I'm already having

forgot that she was supposed to go out

offered dinner

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

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

have a bright future under her mentorship

Yareli asked pointedly when Ayla hung up

shook

about her future was

was out of

rather stay with the man who loves me than lose him all my life." Yareli spoke

touch of melancholy laced her voice and her

to remain

the sudden

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

be coming from

when she and Yareli first

braved joining a design competition

was impressed with her skills and

finished, Ayla went to school to

retreating back as her

since she lost her beloved

her efforts, no

think that maybe it was about

day of the much-awaited design exhibition

going the

special event as he

be

nervous,"

to present, she didn't feel

became green

design yet Ayla was

a business trip to

now. Let's stay here for a few

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

Fashion Hub, the contract must be completely signed,"

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

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

to deal with these matters as much as

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

striking couple walked towards the

spotted them

say he was

are they here? What will happen if they

"Lala, Brian and Anna just

voice filled with

Ayla to see them, but it would be best

that, Ayla gasped in shock and shook her head repeatedly, "I don't want to see

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