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 wait here,"

finally agreed and poised to wait by

the building, Yareli drove to a nearby Italian restaurant together

help but be amazed when her boss ordered pasta while

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

been here for almost twenty years and I've

Yareli smiled fondly at her and considered, "If you prefer Chinese food, I can take you to a good Chinese restaurant next

to treat you for

wide grin stretched across her

two women had

boss's countless stories from back

of their conversation, her phone rang and it

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

completely forgot that she was supposed to go out for

dinner to make

agreed graciously, "Okay, I'll

Yareli appreciated Ayla,

a bright future under her

asked pointedly when Ayla hung

shook

about her future

was out

the man who loves me than lose him all

touch of melancholy laced her voice and her

remain silent at

sudden change in her boss's demeanor implied a

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

familiarity could be coming from being both Chinese, ' Ayla

when

braved joining a

skills and that was how their acquaintance

went

Yareli stared at her retreating back as her eyes

so long since she lost

her efforts, no reliable

it was about time to accept

the much-awaited design exhibition of

was going the way

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

feel? Will you be

not nervous,"

design to present, she didn't feel stressed because Yareli gave

became

sets of design yet Ayla was the one gaining

and Brian made a business trip to

now. Let's stay here for a

full of excitement.She finally

the contract must be completely signed,"

that was why she decided to

"No

deal with these matters

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

towards the fashion show

spotted them almost

he was

will happen if they meet her?' he

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

voice filled with

them, but it would be

Ayla gasped in shock and shook her head repeatedly,

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