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

go upstairs for a bit.You wait here,"

to wait by the elevator

to a nearby Italian restaurant together with

help but be amazed when her boss ordered pasta

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

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

fondly at her and considered, "If you

turn to treat you for lunch next

a wide grin stretched across her

women had a worthwhile

boss's countless stories from back in

their conversation, her phone rang and it was Lucas on

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

was supposed to go out for lunch with

dinner to

her relief, Lucas agreed graciously, "Okay,

lunch date, he knew how much Yareli appreciated Ayla, so

bright future under her mentorship and guidance,"he

asked pointedly when Ayla hung up the

shook

her future

with love was

man who loves me than lose him all my life." Yareli spoke

laced her voice and her expressive

to remain

about Yareli yet, but the sudden change in her

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

of familiarity could be coming from being both

Ayla remembered when she and

braved joining a design competition

was impressed with her skills and that was how their acquaintance

finished, Ayla went to school

a distance, Yareli stared at her retreating back

had been so long since she lost her beloved

her efforts, no reliable news

to think that maybe it was about time to accept

was the day of the much-awaited

the way it was

wouldn't miss the special event as he wanted to be

be nervous?"

not nervous," she

three sets of design to present, she

this, Linda became green

sets of design yet Ayla

made a business trip to Milan

fashion right now.

gushed with a voice full of excitement.She finally convinced Brian to

cooperation with Starlight Fashion Hub, the contract

that was why she decided to

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

with these matters as

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

couple walked towards

spotted them almost

was stunned

here? What will happen

Ayla, "Lala, Brian and

filled

Ayla to see them, but it

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

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