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,"

shook her head, an amused smile painted on her

for a

finally agreed and poised to wait by the

of the building, Yareli drove to a nearby

her boss ordered

Have you always known how to speak Italian?" she asked

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

"If you prefer Chinese food, I can

my turn to treat you

wide grin stretched across her

had a worthwhile lunch

with her boss's countless

phone rang and it was Lucas on the

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

supposed to go out

dinner to

graciously, "Okay, I'll pick

knew how much Yareli appreciated Ayla, so

hope Ayla would have a bright future

boyfriend?" Yareli asked pointedly when

Ayla shook

about her future was

love was out

stay with the man who loves me than

melancholy laced her voice and

remain silent

much about Yareli yet, but the sudden change in her boss's demeanor implied a deeper

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

be coming from

back, Ayla remembered when she and

joining a design competition

was impressed with her skills and that was how

Ayla went to school

distance, Yareli stared at her retreating back as her eyes welled up with

long since she

no

that maybe it was about time to accept that her child

the much-awaited design

the way

as he wanted to be there

Will you be nervous?" he asked, his

not nervous," she replied

present, she didn't feel

this, Linda became

Ayla was the one

Anna and Brian made a business trip to

fashion right now.

of excitement.She finally convinced

for the cooperation with Starlight Fashion Hub, the contract must be completely signed," he stated with

relationship with Yareli, and that was why she

"No problem.I've called Ms.Evans and she

these matters as much as

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

walked towards

them

was stunned was

they here? What will happen if they meet her?'

Brian and Anna just arrived

voice filled

but it would be best

that, Ayla gasped in shock and shook her head

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